| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Leica V-LUX 40 |
| Brand | Leica |
| Manufacturer url | http://us.leica-camera.com/ |
| Model number | V-LUX 40 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Compact |
| Release year | 2012 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 105 mm |
| Width | 28 mm |
| Height | 59 mm |
| Weight | 210 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 14.1 MP |
| Sensor format | 1/2.33 inch |
| Sensor area | 28.2 mm² |
| Sensor width | 6.13 mm |
| Sensor height | 4.6 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 1.42 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | Add |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Add |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | Add |
| Dxo color depth score | Add |
| Dxo dynamic range score | Add |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | Add |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
- 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
- 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
- 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
- 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
- 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
- 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
- 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
- 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
- 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
- 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
- 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
- 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
- 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
- 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
- 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
- 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
- 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
- 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
- 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
|
| Image file format | |
| Continuous-mode | 10 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1920x1080
- 320x240
- 640x480
|
| Movie max framerate | 220 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | AVCHD, MP4, QuickTime Motion JPEG (High-speed video) |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | - |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Add |
| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 elements with 6 aspherical surfaces |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 24.00 - 480.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 3.00 - 86.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 20 x |
| Aperture range | 0.16 - 0.30 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 50 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detect: face detection, AF tracking, multi-point, single point, spot, touch field |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | - |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Add |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 460,800 dots |
| Touchscreen | + |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | Add |
| Top deck display | Add |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | Add |
| Minimum iso (native) | Add |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- daylight
- halogen
- manual
- shade
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/2000 - 15 s |
| Bulb mode | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Scene Modes: Portrait, soft skin, scenery, panorama-assist, sports, night portrait, night scenery, handheld night, HDR, food |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- auto with longer shutter speeds and pre-flash
- auto with pre-flash (red-eye prevention)
- forced off
- on
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Max flash sync | Add |
| Flash exposure compensation | Add |
| External flash connection | Add |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | - |
| Uncompressed format | Add |
| Included memory | 12 MB |
| Included memory type | Internal |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | - |
| Connections (extended) | |
| Performance Timing |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 10 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 10 frames |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 260 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary |
| Usable battery types | - 3.6v
- 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - adobe photoshop elements 10 and adobe premiere elements 10
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Optical Image Stabilization, Touchscreen LCD, Full HD Movies, Built-in GPS, High-speed Burst modes. Available in in black. |