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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released May 2012
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 9 months later than the V-Lux 40 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the V-Lux 40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR V-Lux 40 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 9 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR V-Lux 40 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has outer dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and V-Lux 40 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography features
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography advice
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than others (808 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
62
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
supports phase detect AF
sensor is very small (1/2")
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
56
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (808 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (808g)
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Leica V-Lux 40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-05-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808g (1.78 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $699