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Leica D-Lux 3 vs Leica V-Lux 40

    4.17 in
    1.02 in
    Leica D-Lux 3 Digital Camera
    Leica D-Lux 3
      4.13 in
      2.32 in
      Leica V-Lux 40 Digital Camera
      Leica V-Lux 40
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      Leica D-LUX 3 review, find out how the D-LUX 3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
      The Leica D-LUX 3 ($899) is a 10.2 megapixel point and shoot camera. It has a slightly bigger size that many other compact cameras, so it doesn't really fit in your pocket, but carrying it around with the stylish vintage leather case (optional) makes you feel classy.Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      Sensor

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica V-Lux 40Leica V-Lux 40
      Sensor typeCCDCMOS
      Sensor size0.33 in0.24 in
      Sensor photo detectors10.0 Mpx15.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels10.0 Mpx14.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h
      • 16:9
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 1:1
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 16:9
      Max resolution4224 x 2376 px4320 x 3240 px

      Image

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica V-Lux 40Leica V-Lux 40
      ISO
      • 80
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • Auto
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • Auto
      ISO Autoyesyes
      ISO minimum100100
      ISO maximum16003200
      Boosted ISO maximum32006400
      White balance presets54
      Custom white balanceyesyes
      Supported image file formats
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      • TIFF
      • JPG
      • MPO
      Image stabilizeryesyes
      Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 1:1
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Uncompressed formatRAWNo

      Optics and focus

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica V-Lux 40Leica V-Lux 40
      Optical zoom4.0 x20.0 x
      Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
      Minimum aperture2.83.3
      Maximum aperture2.83.3
      Focal length equiv28 - 11224 - 480
      Autofocus
      • Contrast Detect
      • Single
      • Live View
      • Face detection
      • Multi Point Auto Focus
      • Selective
      • Single Auto Focus
      • Spot Auto Focus
      • Tracking Auto Focus
      Manual focusyesNo
      Normal focus range19.69 in19.69 in
      Macro focus range1.97 in1.18 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica V-Lux 40Leica V-Lux 40
      Screen size2.8 in3.0 in
      Articulated LCDnono
      Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
      Screen dots207000460800
      Touch screennoyes
      Live viewnoyes
      ViewfinderNoneNone

      Photography features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica V-Lux 40Leica V-Lux 40
      Minimum shutter speed60.0 s15.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Shutter priorityyesyes
      Aperture priorityyesyes
      Exposure compensation plus22
      Exposure compensation minus-2-2
      Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash range4.96.4
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Flash ON
      • Flash OFF
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      • Auto
      • Flash OFF
      • Flash ON
      • Pre-flash
      External flashnono
      Continuous drive2.0 fps10.0 fps
      Self-timeryesyes
      3D supportnoyes
      Self-timer options
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10

      Videography features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica V-Lux 40Leica V-Lux 40
      Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      HD typeHDFull HD
      Supported video file formatsMJPEGM-JPEG

      Design

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica V-Lux 40Leica V-Lux 40
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Colour of productSilverBlack
      Environmentally sealednono

      Dimensions

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica V-Lux 40Leica V-Lux 40
      Weight6.53 oz7.41 oz
      Width4.17 in4.13 in
      Height1.02 in2.32 in
      Depth2.28 in1.1 in

      Storage

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica V-Lux 40Leica V-Lux 40
      Internal storage13.0 mB12.0 mB
      Compatible memory cardsSD
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Memory slots11
      Storage types
      • SD
      • MMC
      • SDHC
      • Internal
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • Internal

      Power

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica V-Lux 40Leica V-Lux 40
      Power source typeBatteryBattery
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion

      Connectivity

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica V-Lux 40Leica V-Lux 40
      HDMInoyes
      USB version2.02.0
      Remote controlNoNo
      PictBridgeyesyes

      Other features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica V-Lux 40Leica V-Lux 40
      Timelapse recordingnono
      GPSnoyes
      Orientation sensoryesyes
      Energy Star certifiednono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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