Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-S1 was brought out 5 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up against the V-Lux 40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 & Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 features physical measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions 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-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the V-Lux 40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and V-Lux 40 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and V-Lux 40.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica V-Lux 40 will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.