Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4
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Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Leica V-Lux 4. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Leica V-Lux 4
EX-S7 | V-Lux 4 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Casio EX-S7
V-Lux 4 | EX-S7 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | February 2010 | Newer by 31 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Leica V-Lux 4
EX-S7 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S7 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Leica V-Lux 4 | |
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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 |