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Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
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Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-S7 and Leica V-Lux 4, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was manufactured 3 years prior to the V-Lux 4 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S7 scores vs the V-Lux 4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 EX-S7 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Casio EX-S7

 V-Lux 4 EX-S7 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2010Newer by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Leica V-Lux 4

 EX-S7 V-Lux 4 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S7 and Leica V-Lux 4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the V-Lux 4.

Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and V-Lux 4 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and V-Lux 4.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
manual focus
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery life (540 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
great battery life (540 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
low resolution (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography details
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
63
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Name Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Leica V-Lux 4
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-21 2012-09-17
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 588g (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 540 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $140 $899