Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix HS25EXR and Leica V-LUX 2

Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix HS25EXR and Leica V-LUX 2 [S]ave

Attribute	Fujifilm FinePix HS25EXR ×	Leica V-LUX 2 ×
General
Model	Fujifilm FinePix HS25EXR	Leica V-LUX 2
Brand	Fujifilm	Leica
Manufacturer url	http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html	http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model number	HS25EXR	V-LUX 2
Alternate model number(s)	hs28exr	-
Camera format	EVF	Mid-Sized
Release year (year)	2012	2010
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	131	124
Width (mm)	126	95
Height (mm)	91	80
Weight (g)	730	520
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)	16	14.1
Sensor format	1/2 inch	1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	30.72	28.2
Sensor width (mm)	6.4	6.13
Sensor height (mm)	4.8	4.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.39	1.42
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3, 16:9
Color filter type	-	RGBG
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	+	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other) 11520 x 1624(18.7 mp other) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2) 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3) 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other) 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 3840 x 1080(4.1 mp other) 3840 x 1624(6.2 mp other) 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9) 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2) 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3) 5760 x 1080(6.2 mp other) 5760 x 1624(9.4 mp other)	2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9) 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2) 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3) 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9) 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2) 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3) 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other) 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3) 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9) 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2) 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3) 640 x 424(0.3 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg (exif 2.3) mpo (3d)	jpeg (exif 2.3) raw raw+jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 1920x1080 640x480	1280x720 1920x1080 320x240 320x240 640x480 848x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	30	-
Image Storage
Movie file format	.MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) with stereo sound	AVCHD / QT Motion JPEG
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	-
Hd video out	+	+
Hd video connection	HDMI	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens	Fujinon Super EBC, 15 elements in 11 groups, manual zoom	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	24.00 - 720.00	25.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	2.00 - 126.00	5.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)	30	24
Aperture range (f)	0.09 - 0.36	0.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	45	30
Macro focus range (cm)	1 - 100	-
Filter thread (mm)	58	-
Optical image stabilization	-	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	2.0	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking, Face Detection	Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	+	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	EVF / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder type	EVF type; 0.2", 200K-dot color LCD, 97% coverage	EVF; 202K dot color LCD; Approx. 100% coverage
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	+	+
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	460,000	460,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	+	+
Max playback zoom (x)	-	16
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400* / 12800; ISO6400 : image size M or lower	Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto custom fine fluorescent light (cool white) fluorescent light (daylight) fluorescent light (warm white) incandescent light shade	auto cloudy daylight manual measurement manual setting shadow tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)	1/4000 - 30	1/2000 - 60
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	TTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, Average	Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	+
Shutter priority	+	+
Full manual exposure	+	+
Creative exposure modes	EXR, Natural Light, Natural Light & Flash, Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Dog, Cat, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod)	Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks
Self timer (s)	2 10	2 3 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto forced flash red-eye reduction & forced flash red-eye reduction & slow synchro red-eye reduction auto slow synchro suppressed flash	1st / 2nd auto auto/red-eye reduction flash synchro forced off forced on slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description	-	0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External flash connection	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	+	+
Uncompressed format	-	raw raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)	25	40
Included memory type	built-in memory	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	+	-
Remote control type	optional rr-80	-
Connections (extended)	mini hdmi port wired remote socket.	dc input mini-hdmi with viera link
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	400	-
Battery form factor	4 x AA	Proprietary
Usable battery types	lithium or alkaline disposable nimh rechargeable	7.2v 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	4 x Alkaline AAs	-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	-
Software
Included software	fujifilm cd-rom	adobe photoshop elements adobe premiere elements
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Tilting LCD, 1080p Movies, Manual Zoom, EXR, Flash Hot-shoe.	Rebadged version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100.