Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 16 months later than the V-Lux 30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 and Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the V-Lux 30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and V-Lux 30 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica V-Lux 30 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.