Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 16 months later than the V-Lux 2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the V-Lux 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Leica V-Lux 2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Leica V-Lux 2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the V-Lux 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and V-Lux 2 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and V-Lux 2.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS30EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.