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Fujifilm XP150 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP150 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP150 versus Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 4 months prior to the V-Lux 40 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores against the V-Lux 40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm XP150 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm XP150

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm XP150 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm XP150 V-Lux 40 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 features external measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP150 versus Leica V-Lux 40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and V-Lux 40 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (210g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others (210g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography info
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Leica V-Lux 40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 210 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 300 photos 210 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $260 $699