Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was released 5 years later than the V-Lux 4 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores vs the V-Lux 4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-H1 & Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H1 enjoys outside dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the V-Lux 4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and V-Lux 4 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and V-Lux 4.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.