Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L830

Below is a extensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the L830 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out 20 months before the L830 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the L830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix L830. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the L830.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and L830 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and L830.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L830 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.