Leica V-Lux 40

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    Highlights

    • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 23 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
    • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
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    Overview

    Leica V-Lux 40 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 14.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Leica V-Lux 40 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Leica V series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Leica V series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 5
    Compare
    		January
    2020    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 80 - 12,500 Articulated 3.0"
    1,240k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 4
    Compare
    		September
    2012    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Articulated 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 40 May
    2012    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    461k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 3
    Compare
    		December
    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 30
    Compare
    		May
    2011    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 2
    Compare
    		September
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 20
    Compare
    		April
    2010    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    461k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Leica V-Lux 5 vs V-Lux 4 vs V-Lux 40 vs V-Lux 3 vs V-Lux 30 vs V-Lux 2.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Leica V-Lux 40.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

    Screen

    Fixed Touchscreen

    Leica V-Lux 40 has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 461k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Leica V-Lux 40 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4320 x 3240, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Leica V-Lux 40.

    Leica V-Lux 2
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Leica V-Lux 4
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Leica V-Lux 3
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Leica V-Lux 5
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Leica V-Lux 30
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Leica V-Lux 20
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in GPS

    Leica V-Lux 40 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Leica V-Lux 40 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 12 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Leica V-Lux 40's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


    Flash

    Leica V-Lux 40 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.40 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Leica V-Lux 40 has dimensions of 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1"). It weighs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    105 mm (4.13")

    59 mm (2.32")

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    28 mm (1.1")

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    Leica V-Lux 40 dimensions

    Leica V-Lux 40 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Leica V-Lux 40 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Leica V-Lux 40 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Leica V-Lux 40 gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    75

    Leica V-Lux 40 gets a score of 75 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Leica V-Lux 40 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Leica V-Lux 40 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    89

    Leica V-Lux 40 gets a score of 89 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

    Leica V-Lux 40 Evaluation

    We evaluate Leica V-Lux 40 and give score of 60 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    60

    Sensor

    POOR
    51

    We give Leica V-Lux 40 a score of 51 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Leica V-Lux 40 a score of 61 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Leica V-Lux 40 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    77

    We give Leica V-Lux 40 a score of 77 for Focusing parameters.

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    71

    We give Leica V-Lux 40 a score of 71 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Leica V-Lux 40 a score of 62 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    42

    We give Leica V-Lux 40 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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