Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S3600

Below is a extensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon S3600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 20 months earlier than the S3600 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the S3600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon S3600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the S3600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and S3600 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and S3600.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.