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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix S205EXR
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2010
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S200EXR and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively close but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was launched 9 months prior to the V-Lux 20 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S200EXR scores against the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Leica V-Lux 20

 S200EXR V-Lux 20 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 V-Lux 20 S200EXR 
RevealedApril 2010July 2009Newer by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Leica V-Lux 20

 S200EXR V-Lux 20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S200EXR and the V-Lux 20.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and V-Lux 20 is 54 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and V-Lux 20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged S200EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
45
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
more heavy than competition in class (865 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
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great zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
great zoom (436mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (865g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (218g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography info
34
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
no Timelapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (865g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Leica V-Lux 20
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Leica V-Lux 20
Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-04-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 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 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865 grams (1.91 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $779