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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was manufactured 14 months after the V-Lux 3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the V-Lux 3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR V-Lux 3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013December 2011More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 V-Lux 3 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR V-Lux 3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with outer measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has proportions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Leica V-Lux 3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the V-Lux 3.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and V-Lux 3 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and V-Lux 3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography information
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than others (808 grams)
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Sports photography camera
62
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography details
56
good battery life (500 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (808g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery life (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (540 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 3
59
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (808g)
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (540g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Leica V-Lux 3
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRLeica V-Lux 3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Leica V-Lux 3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2011-12-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 photos 410 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $500 $949