Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 8 months before the V-Lux 4 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the V-Lux 4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Leica V-Lux 4. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Leica V-Lux 4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the V-Lux 4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and V-Lux 4 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and V-Lux 4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.