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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 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 L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon L830
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the L840 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 3 years before the L840 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the L840 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon L840

 V-Lux 40 L840 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 L840 V-Lux 40 
RevealedFebruary 2015May 2012Newer by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L840

 V-Lux 40 L840 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides outer 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) while the Nikon L840 has specifications of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon L840 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the L840.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and L840 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and L840.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L840 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography features
Nikon L840 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (210g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Sports photography with Nikon L840
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Nikon L840
68
lighter than competitors (210g)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
better than average battery pack (590 shots)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
43
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Nikon L840
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L840
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-10 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 538 gr (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 shots 590 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $699 $400