Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise 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
(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

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 8 months later than the V-Lux 30 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Leica V-Lux 30
Fujifilm S4200 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2011 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm S4200
V-Lux 30 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 30
Fujifilm S4200 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the V-Lux 30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and V-Lux 30 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and V-Lux 30.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S4200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 543 gr (1.20 pounds) | 219 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
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 | 300 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $900 |