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Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was released 16 months later than the V-Lux 4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades versus the V-Lux 4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm S9200 V-Lux 4 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2012Fresher by 16 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm S9200

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm S9200 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm S9200 V-Lux 4 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 compared to the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and V-Lux 4 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and V-Lux 4.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S9200 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9200
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (540 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9200
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
54
good battery power (500 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
good battery pack (540 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography info
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition (670 grams)
63
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Leica V-Lux 4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 588g (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
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 life 500 pictures 540 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $899