Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed May 2012
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm SL1000 was released 9 months later than the V-Lux 40 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the V-Lux 40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Leica V-Lux 40. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Leica V-Lux 40
| Fujifilm SL1000 | V-Lux 40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 | May 2012 | More recent by 9 months | |
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm SL1000
| V-Lux 40 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 40
| Fujifilm SL1000 | V-Lux 40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
| Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
| Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the V-Lux 40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 40 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 40.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Leica V-Lux 40 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-05-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.40 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 659g (1.45 lb) | 210g (0.46 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 350 photographs | 210 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $600 | $699 |