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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(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
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
  • Released May 2012
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 4 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the V-Lux 40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm S4200 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm S4200

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm S4200 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm S4200 V-Lux 40 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 provides exterior measurements 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 40 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and V-Lux 40 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and V-Lux 40.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (543g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (210g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (543g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (543 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-05-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 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
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 210 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $699