FujiFilm S200EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is very well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was launched 4 years prior to the V-Lux 4 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S200EXR grades versus the V-Lux 4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S200EXR versus the V-Lux 4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and V-Lux 4 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and V-Lux 4.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The S200EXR uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older S200EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.