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FujiFilm T300 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

FujiFilm T300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T305
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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FujiFilm T300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm T300 and Leica V-Lux 40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was manufactured 9 months prior to the V-Lux 40 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the T300 matches up versus the V-Lux 40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 T300 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the FujiFilm T300

 V-Lux 40 T300 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2011Fresher by 9 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Leica V-Lux 40

 T300 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the T300 compared to the V-Lux 40.

FujiFilm T300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and V-Lux 40 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files however you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older T300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
features focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
36
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Leica V-Lux 40
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Leica V-Lux 40
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-05-10
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $699