Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
- Revealed January 2012
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Leica V-Lux 40. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Leica V-Lux 40
Fujifilm S4500 | V-Lux 40 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm S4500
V-Lux 40 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 40
Fujifilm S4500 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $230 | $699 |