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Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released May 2011
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Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 20 months later than the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm T550 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2011More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm T550

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm T550 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm T550 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 features external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and V-Lux 30.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T550 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others (219g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
47
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
35
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $900