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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Leica V-Lux 4
(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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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 S1800 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the FujiFilm S1800

 V-Lux 4 S1800 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2010More recent by 31 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 4

 S1800 V-Lux 4 
Display dimensions3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (540 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
good battery power (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 4
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Leica V-Lux 4
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
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