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Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm JX370 and Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 3 months after the V-Lux 30 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores against the V-Lux 30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm JX370 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm JX370

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm JX370 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm JX370 V-Lux 30 
LaunchedAugust 2011May 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and V-Lux 30.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography highlights
31
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (124 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Leica V-Lux 30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-11 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $159 $900