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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(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
Leica V-Lux 40
(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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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm SL1000 V-Lux 40 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kClearer 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 size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
35
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (659 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography features
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better than average battery power (350 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (659g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than others in class (210 grams)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (659 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (210g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Leica 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