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FujiFilm JX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm JX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX355
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was revealed 4 months prior to the V-Lux 30 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the JX350 grades versus the V-Lux 30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 JX350 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the FujiFilm JX350

 V-Lux 30 JX350 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Leica V-Lux 30

 JX350 V-Lux 30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JX350 and the V-Lux 30.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX350 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
56
lighter than average in class (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Leica V-Lux 30
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Leica V-Lux 30
Also called FinePix JX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $900