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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2009
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was unveiled 3 years before the V-Lux 30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up versus the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm S2000HD V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm S2000HD 
IntroducedMay 2011January 2009Fresher by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm S2000HD V-Lux 30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD features outside dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and V-Lux 30 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
38
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography info
23
amazing zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (414mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
30
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
21
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Leica V-Lux 30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-05-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $900