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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was revealed 3 years after the V-Lux 40 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades vs the V-Lux 40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm X-E2S V-Lux 40 
IntroducedJanuary 2016May 2012More modern by 45 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm X-E2S V-Lux 40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S has got physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S compared to the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and V-Lux 40 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2S will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography advice
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (210 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
70
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography features
72
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging advice
35
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm X-E2SLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Leica V-Lux 40
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-15 2012-05-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 350 images 210 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $699