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Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm XP50 V-Lux 30 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm XP50

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm XP50 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (219g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competitors (219g)
has touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Leica V-Lux 30
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