Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Leica V-Lux 40. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Leica V-Lux 40
Fujifilm SL240 | V-Lux 40 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm SL240
V-Lux 40 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Leica V-Lux 40
Fujifilm SL240 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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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 |