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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P530

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P530 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 P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon P520
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P530 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the P530 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the P530 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the P530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon P530

 V-Lux 40 P530 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 P530 V-Lux 40 
LaunchedFebruary 2014May 2012Newer by 21 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon P530

 V-Lux 40 P530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the P530.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and P530 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and P530.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon P530 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
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 information
Nikon P530 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
Nikon P530 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography information
Nikon P530 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
has focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (494 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography features
Nikon P530 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
Nikon P530 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (494 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon P530
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Nikon Coolpix P530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-10 2014-02-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $699 $280