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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 16 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the V-Lux 40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm F500 EXR V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm F500 EXR V-Lux 40 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and V-Lux 40 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and V-Lux 40.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography advice
31
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Leica V-Lux 40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 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 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $430 $699