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Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica C

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica C Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Introduced September 2013
  • Alternative Name is Typ112
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica C Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the C (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was revealed 5 years before the C and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the C in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Leica C

 Fujifilm Z30 C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Fujifilm Z30

 C Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedSeptember 2013February 2009More recent by 55 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Leica C

 Fujifilm Z30 C 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Leica C has dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the C.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica C size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and C is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and C.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica C will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
Leica C Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Leica C
55
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Leica C as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Leica C as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Leica C as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
39
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Leica C
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Leica C
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Leica C
Also Known as - Typ112
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2013-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 1%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 195 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $1,299