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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L24

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L24 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
  • Announced May 2012
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L24, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 16 months after the L24 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the V-Lux 40 grades versus the L24 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon L24

 V-Lux 40 L24 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2011More modern by 16 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 L24 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L24

 V-Lux 40 L24 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the L24.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and L24 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and L24.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer V-Lux 40 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography details
Nikon L24 Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography info
Nikon L24 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (210g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography features
Nikon L24 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography information
Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
25
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L24
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-10 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $699 $119