FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Leica V-Lux 30
S200EXR | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the FujiFilm S200EXR
V-Lux 30 | S200EXR | |||
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Announced | May 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 22 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Leica V-Lux 30
S200EXR | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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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 |