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Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Leica V-Lux 40
(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
  • Announced May 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 and Leica V-Lux 40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was launched 4 years prior to the V-Lux 40 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the V-Lux 40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 EX-FC100 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Casio EX-FC100

 V-Lux 40 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 40 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Leica V-Lux 40

 EX-FC100 V-Lux 40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the V-Lux 40.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and V-Lux 40 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and V-Lux 40.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than others in class (210g)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography information
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Company Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Leica V-Lux 40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $699