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Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Revealed May 2011
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 3 months after the V-Lux 30 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm XP30 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm XP30

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm XP30 V-Lux 30 
RevealedAugust 2011May 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 has outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and V-Lux 30 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
65
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
has touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Leica V-Lux 30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 shots 260 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $900