Fujifilm F800EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 15 months later than the V-Lux 30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the V-Lux 30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR features physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the V-Lux 30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and V-Lux 30 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.