FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica Q

Following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm S4000 versus Leica Q, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and Q (24MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and Q (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S4000 was announced 5 years earlier than the Q which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the S4000 scores vs the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Leica Q. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Leica Q Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 features outside measurements 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 Q has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S4000 versus Leica Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S4000 vs the Q.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and Q is 67 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and Q.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S4000 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica Q will resolve greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.