Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Announced September 2012
- Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 8 months prior to the V-Lux 4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Leica V-Lux 4. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Leica V-Lux 4
Fujifilm SL300 | V-Lux 4 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm SL300
V-Lux 4 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | January 2012 | More recent by 8 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Leica V-Lux 4
Fujifilm SL300 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Touch display | No Touch display |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 has got outer measurements 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 dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the V-Lux 4.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and V-Lux 4 is 67 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and V-Lux 4.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL300 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Leica V-Lux 4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Leica V-Lux 4 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 lb) | 588g (1.30 lb) |
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 pictures | 540 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $280 | $899 |