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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 14 months before the V-Lux 4 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 EX-ZR100 V-Lux 4 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 V-Lux 4 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2011More modern by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica V-Lux 4

 EX-ZR100 V-Lux 4 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the V-Lux 4.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and V-Lux 4 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and V-Lux 4.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others in class (204g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
great battery life (540 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
63
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (588 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Name Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Leica V-Lux 4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 588 gr (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $899