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FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was brought out 4 months before the V-Lux 30 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S2950 grades versus the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S2950 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the FujiFilm S2950

 V-Lux 30 S2950 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Leica V-Lux 30

 S2950 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 and the V-Lux 30.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and V-Lux 30 is 76 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and V-Lux 30.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (219g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Leica V-Lux 30
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Leica V-Lux 30
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-05-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 300 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $330 $900