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FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica CL

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica CL Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Announced November 2017
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica CL Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica CL, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and CL (24MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and CL (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The S4000 was brought out 7 years earlier than the CL which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S4000 grades versus the CL with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Leica CL

 S4000 CL 

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the FujiFilm S4000

 CL S4000 
AnnouncedNovember 2017January 2011More modern by 83 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Leica CL

 S4000 CL 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 CL has measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S4000 vs the CL.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica CL size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and CL is 67 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and CL.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S4000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Leica CL will resolve greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography advice
Leica CL Portrait photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Leica CL
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
Leica CL Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
63
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/25,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
Leica CL Travel photography advice
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography info
Leica CL Landscape photography info
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
69
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Leica CL
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (540g)
33
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Leica CL
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Leica CL
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Leica CL
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2017-11-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Maestro II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 6014 x 4014
Highest native ISO 1600 50000
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/25000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 403 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $3,799