Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S32

In this article, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is fairly close but the V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 21 months before the S32 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 40 matches up vs the S32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon S32 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the S32.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and S32 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and S32.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 40 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica V-Lux 40 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be behind in sensor technology.