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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S620

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon S620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the S620 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 3 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the S620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon S620

 V-Lux 40 S620 
RevealedMay 2012February 2009Fresher by 40 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 S620 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon S620

 V-Lux 40 S620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 features outside measurements 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 S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon S620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the S620.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and S620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and S620.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 40 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography details
Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
36
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Nikon S620
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Sports photography with Nikon S620
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography details
Nikon S620 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition (120g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Nikon S620
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon S620
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Nikon Coolpix S620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-10 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
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 aliasing 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $37