FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Leica V-Lux 2. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Leica V-Lux 2
S4000 | V-Lux 2 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the FujiFilm S4000
V-Lux 2 | S4000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Leica V-Lux 2
S4000 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | Same generation |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
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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 |