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FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed May 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the AV250 scores versus the V-Lux 30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 AV250 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the FujiFilm AV250

 V-Lux 30 AV250 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Leica V-Lux 30

 AV250 V-Lux 30 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the AV250 and the V-Lux 30.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and V-Lux 30 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (219g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
30
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
67
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
33
good max aperture (f)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Leica V-Lux 30
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Leica V-Lux 30
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 260 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $160 $900