Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW110

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon AW110, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the AW110 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 14 months earlier than the AW110 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 40 matches up vs the AW110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon AW110 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the AW110.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and AW110 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and AW110.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon AW110 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 will be behind in sensor technology.