Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 14 months before the V-Lux 4 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the V-Lux 4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Leica V-Lux 4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the V-Lux 4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and V-Lux 4 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and V-Lux 4.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.