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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90 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
  • Announced May 2012
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon P80
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the P90 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 3 years later than the P90 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the P90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon P90

 V-Lux 40 P90 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2009Fresher by 40 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 P90 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon P90

 V-Lux 40 P90 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the P90.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and P90 is 92 and 70 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and P90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 40 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (210g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
Nikon P90 Sports photography factors
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Nikon P90
68
lighter than others in class (210g)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Nikon P90
42
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging features
Nikon P90 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon P90
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Nikon Coolpix P90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-10 2009-02-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 210g (0.46 lbs) 400g (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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