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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Launched May 2012
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon S6200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 9 months after the S6200 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the S6200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon S6200

 V-Lux 40 S6200 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2011Newer by 9 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 S6200 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon S6200

 V-Lux 40 S6200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers 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) and the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon S6200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the S6200.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and S6200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and S6200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 40 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Nikon S6200
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others (210g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography details
Nikon S6200 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
68
lighter than others (210g)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
35
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon S6200
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-10 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack 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/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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