• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Leica V-LUX 40 advantages over Nikon S810c

  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S810c advantages over Leica V-LUX 40

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More dots on screen
    1229k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Leica V-LUX 30

Leica V-LUX 40
Leica V-LUX 30
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $990
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Leica V-LUX 30

Nikon S810c
Leica V-LUX 30
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $990
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon S810c vs Leica V-LUX 30

Compared to Canon SX260 HS

Leica V-LUX 40
Canon SX260 HS
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More pixels
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Canon SX260 HS

Nikon S810c
Canon SX260 HS
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S810c vs Canon SX260 HS

Compared to Sony HX10V

Leica V-LUX 40
Sony HX10V
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Sony HX10V

Nikon S810c
Sony HX10V
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S810c vs Sony HX10V

Compared to Nikon S800c

Leica V-LUX 40
Nikon S800c
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Nikon S800c

Nikon S810c
Nikon S800c
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S810c vs Nikon S800c

Compared to Nikon S9500

Leica V-LUX 40
Nikon S9500
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer exposure
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Nikon S9500

Nikon S810c
Nikon S9500
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • External Mic Jack
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9500

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