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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Leica V-Lux 20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 S1800 V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the FujiFilm S1800

 V-Lux 20 S1800 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 20

 S1800 V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010April 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 20
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Leica V-Lux 20
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