Fujifilm X30 vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Fujifilm X30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Replaced the Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched May 2012

Fujifilm X30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus Leica V-Lux 40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 2 years after the V-Lux 40 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the V-Lux 40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Leica V-Lux 40
Fujifilm X30 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 28 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm X30
V-Lux 40 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Leica V-Lux 40
Fujifilm X30 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 features outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X30 versus Leica V-Lux 40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the V-Lux 40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and V-Lux 40 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and V-Lux 40.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica V-Lux 40 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm X30 | Leica V-Lux 40 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-08-26 | 2012-05-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 423g (0.93 lbs) | 210g (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | 470 pictures | 210 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-95 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $499 | $699 |