FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was announced 10 months before the V-Lux 30 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the F300EXR grades against the V-Lux 30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR versus the V-Lux 30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and V-Lux 30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica V-Lux 30 will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.