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Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • 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
  • Launched May 2011
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Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T400 versus Leica V-Lux 30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was introduced 8 months later than the V-Lux 30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up against the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm T400 V-Lux 30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm T400

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm T400 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm T400 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T400 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T400 versus the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T400 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm T400 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T400 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
64
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $900