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FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released May 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AX350 versus Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was unveiled 16 months before the V-Lux 40 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AX350 matches up vs the V-Lux 40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 AX350 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the FujiFilm AX350

 V-Lux 40 AX350 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 16 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Leica V-Lux 40

 AX350 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 offers external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the AX350 against the V-Lux 40.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and V-Lux 40 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (210 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography factors
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (210g)
supports touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
28
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Leica V-Lux 40
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Leica V-Lux 40
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 210 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $699