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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released 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
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 2 years after the V-Lux 2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the V-Lux 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm SL1000 V-Lux 2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 V-Lux 2 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm SL1000 V-Lux 2 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has specifications of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the V-Lux 2.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 2 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 2.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography highlights
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (659g)
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
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good battery power (350 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (659g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (520g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (659 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (520 grams)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Leica V-Lux 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659g (1.45 lbs) 520g (1.15 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 life 350 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $1,000