• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm JX250 advantages over Leica V-LUX 40

  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 210g
    Lighter weight

Leica V-LUX 40 advantages over Fujifilm JX250

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-5010

Fujifilm JX250
Olympus FE-5010
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm JX250 vs Olympus FE-5010

Leica V-LUX 40
Olympus FE-5010
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Olympus FE-5010

Compared to Pentax H90

Fujifilm JX250
Pentax H90
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm JX250 vs Pentax H90

Leica V-LUX 40
Pentax H90
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Lighter weight

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Pentax H90

Compared to Fujifilm JX280

Fujifilm JX250
Fujifilm JX280
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm JX250 vs Fujifilm JX280

Leica V-LUX 40
Fujifilm JX280
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Fujifilm JX280

Compared to Leica V-LUX 30

Fujifilm JX250
Leica V-LUX 30
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $990
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm JX250 vs Leica V-LUX 30

Leica V-LUX 40
Leica V-LUX 30
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $990
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Leica V-LUX 30

Compared to Nikon S9500

Fujifilm JX250
Nikon S9500
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm JX250 vs Nikon S9500

Leica V-LUX 40
Nikon S9500
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer exposure
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Nikon S9500

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