Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Released September 2012
- Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
- New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm S4500 was revealed 8 months prior to the V-Lux 4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the V-Lux 4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Leica V-Lux 4. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Leica V-Lux 4
| Fujifilm S4500 | V-Lux 4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm S4500
| V-Lux 4 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 8 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 4
| Fujifilm S4500 | V-Lux 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys 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) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the V-Lux 4.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and V-Lux 4 is 67 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and V-Lux 4.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S4500 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Leica V-Lux 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Leica V-Lux 4 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2012-09-17 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 543 grams (1.20 lb) | 588 grams (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 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 photos | 540 photos |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $230 | $899 |