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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2012
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F660EXR and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was announced 8 months earlier than the V-Lux 4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades against the V-Lux 4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm F660EXR V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm F660EXR 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2012Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm F660EXR V-Lux 4 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F660EXR provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F660EXR and Leica V-Lux 4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and V-Lux 4 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and V-Lux 4.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography factors
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
45
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (217 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (540 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (217 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
good battery power (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
low MP (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
45
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (217g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
63
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Leica V-Lux 4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-09-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217g (0.48 lbs) 588g (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 540 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $230 $899