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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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 3
(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
  • Released December 2011
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced within a month of the V-Lux 3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up against the V-Lux 3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm S4200 V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Fujifilm S4200

 V-Lux 3 Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm S4200 V-Lux 3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012December 2011Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the V-Lux 3.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and V-Lux 3 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and V-Lux 3.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4200 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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focusing manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (543g)
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (543 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
great battery (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (543g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 3
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Leica V-Lux 3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Leica V-Lux 3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-12-08
Body design 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.50 m
Flash modes 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) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 photos 410 photos
Battery form AA 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $949