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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X100F
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100V was introduced 7 years later than the V-Lux 4 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X100V scores versus the V-Lux 4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm X100V V-Lux 4 
ReleasedFebruary 2020September 2012Fresher by 90 months
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm X100V

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm X100V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm X100V V-Lux 4 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100V and V-Lux 4 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and V-Lux 4.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100V using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X100V will provide greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100V will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
45
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (478g)
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
74
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
great megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (420 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
76
great battery pack (420 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (478 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
55
great battery power (540 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography information
73
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (420 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
35
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (478g)
63
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm X100VLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X100V Leica V-Lux 4
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-02-04 2012-09-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 478 grams (1.05 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 540 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,399 $899