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Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm T550 and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 4 months after the V-Lux 4 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the V-Lux 4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm T550 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm T550

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm T550 V-Lux 4 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2012Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 and Leica V-Lux 4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and V-Lux 4 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and V-Lux 4.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm T550 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
76
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
better than average battery (540 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588g)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography info
48
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
63
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 540 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $899