Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P610

Below, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the P610 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the P610 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the P610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the P610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and P610 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and P610.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P610 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.