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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm S4200 versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 16 months after the V-Lux 2 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the V-Lux 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm S4200 V-Lux 2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm S4200

 V-Lux 2 Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm S4200 V-Lux 2 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 features physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has proportions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the V-Lux 2.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and V-Lux 2 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and V-Lux 2.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S4200 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (543g)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography factors
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (543 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (520 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (543 grams)
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (520 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Leica V-Lux 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) 520g (1.15 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $1,000