Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L22

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon L22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the L22 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 2 years after the L22 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the L22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix L22. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the L22.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and L22 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and L22.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 40 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 40 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.