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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S205EXR
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was brought out 22 months before the V-Lux 30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the S200EXR grades against the V-Lux 30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S200EXR V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 V-Lux 30 S200EXR 
AnnouncedMay 2011July 2009Newer by 22 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Leica V-Lux 30

 S200EXR V-Lux 30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S200EXR and the V-Lux 30.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and V-Lux 30 is 54 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 30 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
45
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than competition (865g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
38
has built in flash
very long zoom (436mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (865 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
34
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (865 grams)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Leica V-Lux 30
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Leica V-Lux 30
Also called as FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-05-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 865 gr (1.91 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $900