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Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Launched May 2011
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Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 3 years before the V-Lux 30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up versus the V-Lux 30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm A100 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm A100

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedMay 2011February 2009Newer by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm A100 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others (124 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others (219g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
56
lighter than others (124 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
34
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Leica V-Lux 30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-04 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $900