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Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was unveiled 4 months prior to the V-Lux 40 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the V-Lux 40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm SL240 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm SL240

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm SL240 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm SL240 V-Lux 40 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and V-Lux 40 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and V-Lux 40.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography highlights
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (510 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (210g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (510g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others in class (210g)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging features
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (510 grams)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-05-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $699