Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Launched February 2012
- Successor is Nikon L820
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the L810 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 40 grades vs the L810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon L810
V-Lux 40 | L810 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Leica V-Lux 40
L810 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L810
V-Lux 40 | L810 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | February 2012 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 has 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 L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
Compare the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the L810.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and L810 is 92 and 74 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and L810.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L810 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 40 | Nikon Coolpix L810 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-05-10 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 23-585mm (25.4x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.2 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 210g (0.46 lbs) | 430g (0.95 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | 300 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $699 | $280 |