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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon AW120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 21 months prior to the AW120 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 40 matches up against the AW120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon AW120

 V-Lux 40 AW120 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 AW120 V-Lux 40 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2012More modern by 21 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon AW120

 V-Lux 40 AW120 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon AW120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the AW120.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and AW120 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and AW120.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon AW120 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography advice
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography advice
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
Nikon AW120 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (350 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
Nikon AW120 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
good battery (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography info
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography info
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon AW120
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-10 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $350