FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was brought out 21 months prior to the V-Lux 40 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the F300EXR grades vs the V-Lux 40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has physical 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 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR and Leica V-Lux 40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR and the V-Lux 40.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and V-Lux 40 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica V-Lux 40 will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.