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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was unveiled 4 months after the V-Lux 4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the V-Lux 4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm SL1000 V-Lux 4 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm SL1000 V-Lux 4 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2012Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL1000 and 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 using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 4 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL1000 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography features
44
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography factors
56
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (659g)
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography info
54
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (659 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (588g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography highlights
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (659 grams)
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Leica V-Lux 4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 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 screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 gr (1.45 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
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 350 shots 540 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $899