FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4
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![FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-S1800/FujiFilm-S1800-front.jpg)
![Leica V-Lux 4 front Leica V-Lux 4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-4/Leica-V-Lux-4-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 referred to as FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Announced September 2012
- Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The S1800 was manufactured 3 years prior to the V-Lux 4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1800 grades against the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Leica V-Lux 4. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Leica V-Lux 4
S1800 | V-Lux 4 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the FujiFilm S1800
V-Lux 4 | S1800 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 4
S1800 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys 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) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S1800 vs the V-Lux 4.
![FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S1800-vs-Leica-V-Lux-4-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and V-Lux 4 is 78 and 65 respectively.
![FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S1800-vs-Leica-V-Lux-4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and V-Lux 4.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S1800-vs-Leica-V-Lux-4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S1800-vs-Leica-V-Lux-4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Leica V-Lux 4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Leica V-Lux 4 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S1880 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 13.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 pounds) | 588 gr (1.30 pounds) |
Physical 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 All around 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 | - | 540 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $180 | $899 |