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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(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
Leica V-Lux 4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 HS10 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the FujiFilm HS10

 V-Lux 4 HS10 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2010More modern by 26 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 4

 HS10 V-Lux 4 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (666g)
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (666 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery power (540 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
23
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (666g)
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 4
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Leica V-Lux 4
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