FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Launched July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix HS11
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The HS10 was released 3 years prior to the V-Lux 4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the HS10 grades versus the V-Lux 4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Leica V-Lux 4
HS10 | V-Lux 4 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the FujiFilm HS10
V-Lux 4 | HS10 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 4
HS10 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 features physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HS10 versus the V-Lux 4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and V-Lux 4 is 60 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and V-Lux 4.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 4 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Leica V-Lux 4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Leica V-Lux 4 |
Also called | FinePix HS11 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 13.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 666 grams (1.47 lbs) | 588 grams (1.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 540 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $900 | $899 |