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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched 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
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JZ200 and Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was brought out 8 months later than the V-Lux 30 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades against the V-Lux 30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm JZ200 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2011Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm JZ200 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm JZ200 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ200 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ200 and Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JZ200 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JZ200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography factors
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competition (219g)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (260 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 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
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 219 grams (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 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 - 260 pictures
Type of battery - 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/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $900