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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Released April 2010
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was launched 3 months later than the V-Lux 20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S2500HD grades versus the V-Lux 20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Leica V-Lux 20

 S2500HD V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 V-Lux 20 S2500HD 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica V-Lux 20

 S2500HD V-Lux 20 
ReleasedJuly 2010April 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S2500HD vs the V-Lux 20.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and V-Lux 20 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and V-Lux 20.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography features
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quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica V-Lux 20
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Leica V-Lux 20
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-04-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $779