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FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
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
  • Revealed April 2010
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2950 versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 9 months after the V-Lux 20 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S2950 scores against the V-Lux 20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 S2950 V-Lux 20 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2010Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the FujiFilm S2950

 V-Lux 20 S2950 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Leica V-Lux 20

 S2950 V-Lux 20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S2950 vs the V-Lux 20.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and V-Lux 20 is 76 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and V-Lux 20.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm S2950 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern S2950 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging information
27
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Leica V-Lux 20
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Leica V-Lux 20
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 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 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 300 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $330 $779