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FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released May 2011
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm AX350 and Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was launched 4 months prior to the V-Lux 30 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AX350 scores against the V-Lux 30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 AX350 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the FujiFilm AX350

 V-Lux 30 AX350 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Leica V-Lux 30

 AX350 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the AX350 vs the V-Lux 30.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and V-Lux 30 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
56
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others in class (219g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Leica V-Lux 30
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Leica V-Lux 30
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $900