FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 2
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Also Known as FinePix S1880
(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
- Introduced September 2010
- Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Photography Glossary FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S1800 was launched 7 months earlier than the V-Lux 2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1800 scores against the V-Lux 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Leica V-Lux 2
| S1800 | V-Lux 2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the FujiFilm S1800
| V-Lux 2 | S1800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2010 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 2
| S1800 | V-Lux 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys external 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S1800 versus the V-Lux 2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and V-Lux 2 is 78 and 67 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and V-Lux 2.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 2 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Leica V-Lux 2 |
| Also referred to as | FinePix S1880 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lb) | 520 gr (1.15 lb) |
| 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 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $180 | $1,000 |