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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(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
Leica V-Lux 20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2010Newer by 34 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR V-Lux 20 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than average (808g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (500 shots)
supports phase detect AF
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
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good battery pack (500 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (808g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (218g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (808g)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Leica V-Lux 20
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRLeica V-Lux 20
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