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FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S3200 versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was released 20 months earlier than the V-Lux 4 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S3200 grades vs the V-Lux 4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 S3200 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the FujiFilm S3200

 V-Lux 4 S3200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Leica V-Lux 4

 S3200 V-Lux 4 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 features external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Leica V-Lux 4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3200 compared to the V-Lux 4.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and V-Lux 4 is 67 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and V-Lux 4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S3200 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (540 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
great battery power (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (588g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
63
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Leica V-Lux 4
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Leica V-Lux 4
Also called FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-09-17
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 photos 540 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $190 $899