Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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Its time to look much closer at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe V-Lux 40 was released 8 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the V-Lux 40 matches up against the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| V-Lux 40 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Leica V-Lux 40
| TG-630 iHS | V-Lux 40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 | May 2012 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| V-Lux 40 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got 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) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and TG-630 iHS is 92 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Leica V-Lux 40 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Olympus |
| Model type | Leica V-Lux 40 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-05-10 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| 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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 grams (0.46 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | 220 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $699 | $200 |