Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 4 months before the V-Lux 40 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the V-Lux 40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior dimensions 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 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the V-Lux 40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and V-Lux 40 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and V-Lux 40.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.