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FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was brought out 7 months earlier than the V-Lux 2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1600 matches up vs the V-Lux 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 S1600 V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the FujiFilm S1600

 V-Lux 2 S1600 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2010More modern by 7 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
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Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Leica V-Lux 2

 S1600 V-Lux 2 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1600 and the V-Lux 2.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and V-Lux 2 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and V-Lux 2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 2 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
59
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (520g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
51
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (520g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Leica V-Lux 2
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Leica V-Lux 2
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 520g (1.15 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $1,000