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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced April 2011
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was introduced 8 months prior to the V-Lux 3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Z900EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades vs the V-Lux 3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm Z900EXR V-Lux 3 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 V-Lux 3 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
IntroducedDecember 2011April 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm Z900EXR V-Lux 3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs the V-Lux 3.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and V-Lux 3 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and V-Lux 3.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z900EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z900EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (151g)
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
65
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
good battery pack (410 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 3
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reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (151g)
62
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Leica V-Lux 3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRLeica V-Lux 3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Leica V-Lux 3
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-04-05 2011-12-08
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
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 shots 410 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $380 $949