Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW100

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was unveiled 9 months after the AW100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the AW100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the AW100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and AW100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and AW100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 40 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.