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FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was launched 3 years before the V-Lux 40 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the JV100 grades against the V-Lux 40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 JV100 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the FujiFilm JV100

 V-Lux 40 JV100 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2010More recent by 27 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Leica V-Lux 40

 JV100 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the JV100 vs the V-Lux 40.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and V-Lux 40 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and V-Lux 40.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 40 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
55
lighter than others (126 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (210 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
56
lighter than others (126g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others (210 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Leica V-Lux 40
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Leica V-Lux 40
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 126g (0.28 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $699