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FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1770
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released 3 years before the V-Lux 4 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1600 scores against the V-Lux 4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 S1600 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the FujiFilm S1600

 V-Lux 4 S1600 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2010Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Leica V-Lux 4

 S1600 V-Lux 4 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S1600 against the V-Lux 4.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and V-Lux 4 is 78 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and V-Lux 4.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S1600 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
focusing manually
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (540 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
55
great battery life (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (588g)
resolution not great (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (540 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
63
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Leica V-Lux 4
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Leica V-Lux 4
Also called FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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