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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Launched January 2009
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 4 years before the V-Lux 40 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up versus the V-Lux 40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm S2000HD V-Lux 40 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm S2000HD 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 40 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm S2000HD V-Lux 40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD and the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and V-Lux 40 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography info
38
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
23
incredible zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (414mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
30
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging details
21
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2012-05-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $699