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FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 20 months prior to the V-Lux 4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S4000 scores against the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 S4000 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the FujiFilm S4000

 V-Lux 4 S4000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Leica V-Lux 4

 S4000 V-Lux 4 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S4000 vs the V-Lux 4.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and V-Lux 4 is 67 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and V-Lux 4.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm S4000 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older S4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (588g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (588 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
63
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (588 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Leica V-Lux 4
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Leica V-Lux 4
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
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 Overall 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 shots 540 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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