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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was manufactured 7 months earlier than the V-Lux 2 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2800HD scores vs the V-Lux 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Leica V-Lux 2

 S2800HD V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 V-Lux 2 S2800HD 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2010More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Leica V-Lux 2

 S2800HD V-Lux 2 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S2800HD versus the V-Lux 2.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and V-Lux 2 is 75 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and V-Lux 2.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (520g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (520 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (520 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Leica V-Lux 2
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Leica V-Lux 2
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-09-21
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 520 gr (1.15 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $260 $1,000