Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
- Successor is Fujifilm XP60
(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

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP50 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 8 months later than the V-Lux 30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the V-Lux 30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Leica V-Lux 30
Fujifilm XP50 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm XP50
V-Lux 30 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Leica V-Lux 30
Fujifilm XP50 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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).
Check the Fujifilm XP50 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the V-Lux 30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and V-Lux 30.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm XP50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2011-05-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 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 | 220 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $180 | $900 |