Clicky

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Launched May 2011
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The S2500HD was brought out 10 months before the V-Lux 30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S2500HD grades against the V-Lux 30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S2500HD V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 V-Lux 30 S2500HD 
LaunchedMay 2011July 2010Fresher by 10 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica V-Lux 30

 S2500HD V-Lux 30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing 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 S2500HD versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD vs the V-Lux 30.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and V-Lux 30 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (219g)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica V-Lux 30
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Leica V-Lux 30
Also called FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-05-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $900