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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2010
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is very similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 4 months after the V-Lux 20 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F300EXR scores vs the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Leica V-Lux 20

 F300EXR V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 V-Lux 20 F300EXR 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Leica V-Lux 20

 F300EXR V-Lux 20 
RevealedJuly 2010April 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the F300EXR compared to the V-Lux 20.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and V-Lux 20 is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and V-Lux 20.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The F300EXR uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
63
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (218g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
38
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Leica V-Lux 20
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Leica V-Lux 20
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $779