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Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 3
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 2 years after the V-Lux 2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades versus the V-Lux 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm S4800 V-Lux 2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm S4800

 V-Lux 2 Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm S4800 V-Lux 2 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 features outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Leica V-Lux 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the V-Lux 2.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and V-Lux 2 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and V-Lux 2.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S4800 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography details
37
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (518 grams)
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography information
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (518 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (520g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (518g)
51
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (520g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Leica V-Lux 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518g (1.14 lb) 520g (1.15 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $1,000