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Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 8 months before the V-Lux 4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the V-Lux 4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm SL240 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm SL240

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm SL240 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2012More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm SL240 V-Lux 4 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and V-Lux 4 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and V-Lux 4.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm SL240 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (510 grams)
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography highlights
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (510g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
better than average battery life (540 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (588g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (510g)
63
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Leica V-Lux 4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 images 540 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $899