Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Leica V-Lux 3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.