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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Released November 2011
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was unveiled 15 months after the V-Lux 2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the V-Lux 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm X-S1 V-Lux 2 
IntroducedNovember 2011September 2010More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 V-Lux 2 Fujifilm X-S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm X-S1 V-Lux 2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 features physical dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has proportions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Leica V-Lux 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the V-Lux 2.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and V-Lux 2 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and V-Lux 2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 2 will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
52
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography information
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (920 grams)
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography details
43
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (920 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (520g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (920g)
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than others (520g)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Fujifilm X-S1Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Leica V-Lux 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-24 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 520 grams (1.15 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $399 $1,000