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FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Below, we are matching up the FujiFilm S4000 versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 4 months later than the V-Lux 2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S4000 scores versus the V-Lux 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 S4000 V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the FujiFilm S4000

 V-Lux 2 S4000 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Leica V-Lux 2

 S4000 V-Lux 2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011September 2010Same generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has proportions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S4000 versus Leica V-Lux 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S4000 and the V-Lux 2.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and V-Lux 2 is 67 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and V-Lux 2.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (540 grams)
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (540g)
51
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (520g)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Leica V-Lux 2
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Leica V-Lux 2
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-09-21
Body design 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 520g (1.15 lbs)
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 Overall 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 media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $279 $1,000