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Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
57 Overall
43

Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm SL300 and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured very close to the V-Lux 3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades versus the V-Lux 3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Leica V-Lux 3

					

					

						
 Fujifilm SL300 V-Lux 3 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Fujifilm SL300

					

					

						
 V-Lux 3 Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Leica V-Lux 3

					

					

						
 Fujifilm SL300 V-Lux 3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012December 2011Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm SL300 and Leica V-Lux 3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the V-Lux 3.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and V-Lux 3 is 67 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and V-Lux 3.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm SL300 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

						Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography details
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 good MP (14MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
41
 focusing manually
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography info
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography info
47
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
42
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography features
54
 good MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
56
 better than average battery life (410 per charge)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (540g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography info
41
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
47
 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (410 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 3
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 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
62
 rather wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes mic jack
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Leica V-Lux 3
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Leica V-Lux 3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Leica V-Lux 3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-12-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 510g (1.12 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
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 images 410 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $949