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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced 9 months before the V-Lux 4 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the V-Lux 4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm X-S1 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm X-S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012November 2011Newer by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm X-S1 V-Lux 4 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers external measurements 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 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica V-Lux 4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and V-Lux 4 is 52 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and V-Lux 4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography information
46
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
45
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography highlights
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors (920 grams)
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
43
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (920g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging details
26
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (920g)
63
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm X-S1Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-24 2012-09-17
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 measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 13.50 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 540 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $899