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Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 5 front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5 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
  • Launched January 2014
Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Push to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S9200 was unveiled 7 years before the V-Lux 5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up versus the V-Lux 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 Fujifilm S9200 V-Lux 5 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Fujifilm S9200

 V-Lux 5 Fujifilm S9200 
IntroducedJanuary 2020January 2014More modern by 73 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Leica V-Lux 5

 Fujifilm S9200 V-Lux 5 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 offers exterior 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) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 compared to the V-Lux 5.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and V-Lux 5 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and V-Lux 5.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9200 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9200
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 5
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 5 Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (670 grams)
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9200
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 5
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
70
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography details
54
good battery (500 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (670 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
64
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 5 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 5 as a Vlogging camera
26
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (670g)
68
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Leica V-Lux 5
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Leica V-Lux 5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Leica V-Lux 5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2020-01-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12500
Max enhanced ISO - 25000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 812 grams (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
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 500 images 360 images
Battery form AA Built-in
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $1,550