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Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed May 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released 8 months after the V-Lux 30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the V-Lux 30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm JX550 V-Lux 30 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2011Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm JX550

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm JX550 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with physical measurements 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 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography advice
56
lighter than average (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (113g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
34
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $900