Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
- Released January 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched April 2010

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 2 years after the V-Lux 20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades vs the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Leica V-Lux 20. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Leica V-Lux 20
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 34 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
V-Lux 20 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Leica V-Lux 20
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Leica V-Lux 20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the V-Lux 20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and V-Lux 20 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and V-Lux 20.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Leica V-Lux 20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-04-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 808 grams (1.78 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 500 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $500 | $779 |