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Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 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 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
  • Released May 2012
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Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A100 and Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the V-Lux 40 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the V-Lux 40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm A100 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm A100

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2009More recent by 39 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm A100 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A100 and Leica V-Lux 40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and V-Lux 40 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and V-Lux 40.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (210g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-04 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $699