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Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Introduced August 2011
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 JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JX370 versus Leica V-Lux 40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced 9 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores versus the V-Lux 40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm JX370 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm JX370

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm JX370 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2011Fresher by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm JX370 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 offers external dimensions 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 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and V-Lux 40 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and V-Lux 40.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
55
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography details
31
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-11 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 shots 210 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $159 $699