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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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 Known as FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Introduced April 2010
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was manufactured 2 months prior to the V-Lux 20 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S2800HD matches up versus the V-Lux 20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Leica V-Lux 20

 S2800HD V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 V-Lux 20 S2800HD 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Leica V-Lux 20

 S2800HD V-Lux 20 
IntroducedFebruary 2010April 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD against the V-Lux 20.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and V-Lux 20 is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and V-Lux 20.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm S2800HD to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography factors
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography factors
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Leica V-Lux 20
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Leica V-Lux 20
Also called as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-04-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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