Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix L840. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon L840
V-Lux 40 | L840 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Leica V-Lux 40
L840 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | May 2012 | Newer by 33 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon L840
V-Lux 40 | L840 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L840 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Nikon Coolpix L840 | |
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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 |