FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed May 2011
FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm S1600 and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe S1600 was released 15 months before the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1600 grades vs the V-Lux 30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Leica V-Lux 30
S1600 | V-Lux 30 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the FujiFilm S1600
V-Lux 30 | S1600 | |||
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Revealed | May 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 15 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Leica V-Lux 30
S1600 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm S1600 and Leica V-Lux 30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1600 compared to the V-Lux 30.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and V-Lux 30 is 78 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and V-Lux 30.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S1770 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2011-05-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lbs) | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
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 life | - | 260 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $130 | $900 |