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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 4
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was unveiled 17 months earlier than the V-Lux 3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S2500HD grades versus the V-Lux 3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Leica V-Lux 3

 S2500HD V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 V-Lux 3 S2500HD 
ReleasedDecember 2011July 2010More recent by 17 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica V-Lux 3

 S2500HD V-Lux 3 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has specifications of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD compared to the V-Lux 3.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and V-Lux 3 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and V-Lux 3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older S2500HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography factors
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
better than average battery (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography highlights
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica V-Lux 3
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDLeica V-Lux 3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Leica V-Lux 3
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-12-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 410 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $949