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Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm JX550 and Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 21 months after the V-Lux 20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the V-Lux 20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm JX550 V-Lux 20 
RevealedJanuary 2012April 2010Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Fujifilm JX550

 V-Lux 20 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm JX550 V-Lux 20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 and Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the V-Lux 20.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and V-Lux 20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
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lighter than average in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography factors
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good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography information
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lighter than average in class (113 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (218g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Leica V-Lux 20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $779