Clicky

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Announced May 2011
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 8 months after the V-Lux 30 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm JX500 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2011Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm JX500

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm JX500 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and V-Lux 30.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm JX500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography information
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
features focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography advice
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $90 $900