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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 4 months after the V-Lux 2 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the V-Lux 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Leica V-Lux 2

 HS20 EXR V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 V-Lux 2 HS20 EXR 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Leica V-Lux 2

 HS20 EXR V-Lux 2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR and the V-Lux 2.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and V-Lux 2 is 58 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and V-Lux 2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
52
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (730 grams)
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (520g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (730g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (520g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging features
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (730 grams)
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (520 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Leica V-Lux 2
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Leica V-Lux 2
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 520g (1.15 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $1,000