Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon B600

Following is a detailed review of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the B600 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 7 years prior to the B600 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the B600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix B600. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon B600 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon B600 has sizing of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon B600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the B600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and B600 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and B600.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon B600 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.