Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 4 months later than the V-Lux 4 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the V-Lux 4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Leica V-Lux 4. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the V-Lux 4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and V-Lux 4 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and V-Lux 4.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.