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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6500 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
  • Launched May 2012
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 8 months earlier than the S6500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the S6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon S6500

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 S6500 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Leica V-Lux 40

          

          

            
 S6500 V-Lux 40 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 8 months
Manual focus  More accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon S6500

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 S6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with outer measurements 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 S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the S6500.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and S6500 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and S6500.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 will be behind in sensor technology.

            Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography details
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 good MP (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography features
Nikon S6500 Street photography features
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (210g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (250g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
47
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography details
Nikon S6500 Travel photography details
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 lighter than others in class (210g)
 features touch to focus
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than others in class (250 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography information
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery power (210 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (210 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (250 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon S6500
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-10 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 210g (0.46 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $699 $170