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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810 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
  • Launched May 2012
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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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The V-Lux 40 was announced 4 months later than the L810 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon L810

 V-Lux 40 L810 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 L810 V-Lux 40 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L810

 V-Lux 40 L810 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography details
Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography features
Nikon L810 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (210g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography features
Nikon L810 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Nikon L810
68
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography info
Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
Nikon L810 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
27
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L810
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix L810
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