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Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(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
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
  • Released May 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm SL240 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm SL240

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm SL240 
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Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm SL240 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography info
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (510 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (219g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (510g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competitors (219g)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (510g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Leica V-Lux 30
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