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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 3
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the V-Lux 2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the V-Lux 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm HS35EXR V-Lux 2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 28 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 V-Lux 2 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm HS35EXR V-Lux 2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Leica V-Lux 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the V-Lux 2.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and V-Lux 2 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and V-Lux 2.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
52
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography highlights
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (600 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography advice
53
good battery pack (600 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (687 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (520 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging information
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (687g)
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (520g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Leica V-Lux 2
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Leica V-Lux 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lb) 520 gr (1.15 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 600 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $1,000