Fujifilm S1500 vs Leica V-Lux 3
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
- Announced December 2011
- Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
- Renewed by Leica V-Lux 4
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Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 3 years earlier than the V-Lux 3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up vs the V-Lux 3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Leica V-Lux 3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Leica V-Lux 3
| Fujifilm S1500 | V-Lux 3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Fujifilm S1500
| V-Lux 3 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 34 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Leica V-Lux 3
| Fujifilm S1500 | V-Lux 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 has outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S1500 versus Leica V-Lux 3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the V-Lux 3.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and V-Lux 3 is 82 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and V-Lux 3.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 3 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Leica V-Lux 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2011-12-08 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 9.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 345 gr (0.76 lbs) | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 410 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | BP-DC 9 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $949 |
