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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S1000pj 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 S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S1000pj, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out 2 years later than the S1000pj and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 grades versus the S1000pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon S1000pj

 V-Lux 40 S1000pj 
RevealedMay 2012August 2009More recent by 34 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Leica V-Lux 40

 S1000pj V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon S1000pj

 V-Lux 40 S1000pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the S1000pj.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and S1000pj is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and S1000pj.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 40 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 40 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (210g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon S1000pj
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-10 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.46 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $699 $289