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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Released May 2011
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 21 months after the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up versus the V-Lux 30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm F900EXR V-Lux 30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2011More modern by 21 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm F900EXR V-Lux 30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR features outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and 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).

Check the Fujifilm F900EXR and Leica V-Lux 30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and V-Lux 30 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and V-Lux 30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography highlights
43
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (232g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
46
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (232g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Leica V-Lux 30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60, 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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 260 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $900