Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon W300
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Revealed May 2017
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon W300 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe V-Lux 40 was revealed 6 years prior to the W300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the W300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon W300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon Coolpix W300. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon W300
V-Lux 40 | W300 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Leica V-Lux 40
W300 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | May 2012 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon W300
V-Lux 40 | W300 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers physical 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 W300 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the W300.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and W300 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and W300.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon W300 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Nikon Coolpix W300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 40 | Nikon Coolpix W300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-05-10 | 2017-05-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | - |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 210 grams (0.46 lbs) | 231 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 shots | 280 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $699 | $387 |