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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2010
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 16 months after the V-Lux 20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm F550 EXR V-Lux 20 
RevealedJuly 2011April 2010Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 V-Lux 20 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm F550 EXR V-Lux 20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the V-Lux 20.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and V-Lux 20 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and V-Lux 20.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F550 EXR will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography info
40
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (215 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Leica V-Lux 20
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Leica V-Lux 20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $450 $779