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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was announced 22 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HS10 scores against the V-Lux 40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 HS10 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the FujiFilm HS10

 V-Lux 40 HS10 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2010Fresher by 22 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 40

 HS10 V-Lux 40 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 features external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS10 versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 and the V-Lux 40.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and V-Lux 40 is 60 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older HS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (666g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (210g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (666 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (210 grams)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
44
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
23
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (666 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 40
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Leica V-Lux 40
Also called as FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-05-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 210 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $699