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Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was released 8 months later than the V-Lux 30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the V-Lux 30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm S4500 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2011Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm S4500

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm S4500 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm S4500 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and V-Lux 30 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and V-Lux 30.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S4500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (543g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (543g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
features focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Leica V-Lux 30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-05-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
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) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
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 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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $900