Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S8000

Following is a extensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was unveiled 24 months after the S8000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the S8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 has 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) while the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the S8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and S8000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and S8000.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger V-Lux 40 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.