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FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was brought out 4 months later than the V-Lux 2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3200 matches up against the V-Lux 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 S3200 V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the FujiFilm S3200

 V-Lux 2 S3200 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Leica V-Lux 2

 S3200 V-Lux 2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2010Same age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has specifications of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Leica V-Lux 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S3200 compared to the V-Lux 2.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and V-Lux 2 is 67 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and V-Lux 2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography info
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (540g)
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (520g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography features
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (520g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging information
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (540g)
51
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (520g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Leica V-Lux 2
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Leica V-Lux 2
Alternate name FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 540g (1.19 lb) 520g (1.15 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $190 $1,000