Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 20 months after the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the V-Lux 30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Leica V-Lux 30. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the V-Lux 30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 30 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 30.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.