FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced April 2010

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S1800 was brought out 2 months earlier than the V-Lux 20 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1800 matches up vs the V-Lux 20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Leica V-Lux 20
S1800 | V-Lux 20 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the FujiFilm S1800
V-Lux 20 | S1800 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 20
S1800 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | April 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with physical 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 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S1800 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1800 against the V-Lux 20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and V-Lux 20 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and V-Lux 20.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Leica V-Lux 20 |
Also Known as | FinePix S1880 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-04-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 218 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $180 | $779 |