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Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 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 JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 4 months before the V-Lux 40 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the V-Lux 40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm JX550 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm JX550

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm JX550 V-Lux 40 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and V-Lux 40 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography advice
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (113g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (210g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography features
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings 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
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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 210 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 210 pictures
Style of battery - 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
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $699