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Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was revealed 4 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores against the V-Lux 40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm S4500 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm S4500

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm S4500 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm S4500 V-Lux 40 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and V-Lux 40 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and V-Lux 40.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (543g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (210g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography info
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others (210 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (543g)
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-05-10
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.40 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 grams (1.20 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
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 Overall 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 210 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
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