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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 9 months after the V-Lux 40 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the V-Lux 40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm HS35EXR V-Lux 40 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 9 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm HS35EXR V-Lux 40 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Leica V-Lux 40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and V-Lux 40 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and V-Lux 40.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography advice
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (600 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
53
great battery power (600 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (210g)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (600 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
35
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Leica V-Lux 40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-05-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 210 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $699