Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Released May 2011

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 8 months later than the V-Lux 30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Leica V-Lux 30
Fujifilm SL240 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm SL240
V-Lux 30 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Leica V-Lux 30
Fujifilm SL240 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 features physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the V-Lux 30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and V-Lux 30 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and V-Lux 30.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm SL240 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 lb) | 219g (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $280 | $900 |