Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched 4 months later than the V-Lux 4 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up against the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Leica V-Lux 4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the V-Lux 4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and V-Lux 4 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and V-Lux 4.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.