FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 16 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the V-Lux 40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Leica V-Lux 40. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the V-Lux 40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and V-Lux 40 is 58 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and V-Lux 40.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.