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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 8 months before the V-Lux 4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the V-Lux 4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm S4200 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm S4200

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm S4200 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm S4200 V-Lux 4 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and V-Lux 4 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and V-Lux 4.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S4200 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (540 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography highlights
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
good battery power (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (588 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
63
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-09-17
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
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 540 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $899