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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L610

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 3 months prior to the L610 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 40 grades versus the L610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon L610

 V-Lux 40 L610 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 L610 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L610

 V-Lux 40 L610 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the L610.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and L610 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and L610.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L610 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography features
Nikon L610 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography advice
Nikon L610 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (240 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography advice
Nikon L610 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Nikon L610
68
lighter than average in class (210g)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others (240 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L610 Landscape photography highlights
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Nikon L610
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L610
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-10 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 photos 120 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $699 $150