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Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP90
Leica V-Lux 40
(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
  • Introduced May 2012
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 2 years later than the V-Lux 40 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores against the V-Lux 40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm XP80 V-Lux 40 
IntroducedJanuary 2015May 2012More recent by 33 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm XP80

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm XP80 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm XP80 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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 XP80 and Leica V-Lux 40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and V-Lux 40 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP80 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP80 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP80
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
65
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm XP80Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm XP80 Leica V-Lux 40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 210 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures 210 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $699