Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 5
Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S9400W and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm S9400W was brought out 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 diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores versus the V-Lux 4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Leica V-Lux 4. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Leica V-Lux 4
Fujifilm S9400W | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | September 2012 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm S9400W
V-Lux 4 | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Leica V-Lux 4
Fujifilm S9400W | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W and Leica V-Lux 4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the V-Lux 4.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and V-Lux 4 is 61 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and V-Lux 4.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S9400W to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Leica V-Lux 4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Leica V-Lux 4 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | 1,312 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) |
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 images | 540 images |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $330 | $899 |