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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was released 5 months after the V-Lux 4 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm F900EXR V-Lux 4 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm F900EXR V-Lux 4 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2012Same generation
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR has external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and V-Lux 4 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and V-Lux 4.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography info
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
45
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography factors
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
small sensor (1/2")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery life (540 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
66
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
great battery life (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (588 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography info
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
63
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
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 260 pictures 540 pictures
Battery type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $899