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FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 9 months after the V-Lux 20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the JX300 grades against the V-Lux 20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 JX300 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2010More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the FujiFilm JX300

 V-Lux 20 JX300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Leica V-Lux 20

 JX300 V-Lux 20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the JX300 vs the V-Lux 20.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and V-Lux 20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and V-Lux 20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher JX300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography details
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography features
30
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than average in class (218g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Leica V-Lux 20
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Leica V-Lux 20
Alternate name FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $110 $779