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Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Announced 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
  • Released May 2012
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Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm T400 versus Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up vs the V-Lux 40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm T400 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm T400

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm T400 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm T400 V-Lux 40 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T400 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T400 versus Leica V-Lux 40 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 change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T400 versus the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and V-Lux 40 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T400 and V-Lux 40.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm T400 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T400
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T400
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (210g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T400
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average (210g)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (210g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm T400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Leica V-Lux 40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact 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 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 resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 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 feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $699