Leica V-Lux 2 vs Fujifilm FinePix T400

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica V-Lux 2 and the Fujifilm FinePix T400, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica V-Lux 2 was introduced in September 2010 and Fujifilm FinePix T400 was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica V-Lux 2 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix T400 Highlights

      • 14.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Leica V-Lux 2 and Fujifilm FinePix T400.

      PROS

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)

      CONS

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Leica V-Lux 2

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 2 over Fujifilm FinePix T400.

      Leica V-Lux 2 vs Fujifilm FinePix T400
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 14.0 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      RAW Support vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 600 mm vs 280 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 10x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.4
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.2 vs f/5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 5 cm
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      HDMI Output vs
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix T400

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix T400 over Leica V-Lux 2.

      Leica V-Lux 2 vs Fujifilm FinePix T400
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4608 x 3440
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Lighter 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz) vs 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica V-Lux 2 Fujifilm FinePix T400
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Leica V-Lux 2 Fujifilm FinePix T400
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel14.0 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica V-Lux 2 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 460k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix T400 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Leica V-Lux 2 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Leica V-Lux 2 with Fully Articulated screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 2 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm FinePix T400.

      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 2 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Fujifilm FinePix T400 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Leica V-Lux 2 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432,3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2304,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360,1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix T400 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3440 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072 , 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3072x1728, 2304x1728, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix T400 comes with NP-45A battery pack with battery life of 180 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Leica V-Lux 2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix T400 has a single SD /SDHC /SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 2, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix T400. Leica V-Lux 2 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix T400 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.50 m on Leica V-Lux 2 and 4.50 m on Fujifilm FinePix T400. Leica V-Lux 2 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica V-Lux 2 body has dimensions of 124 x 80 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.15 x 3.74") and Fujifilm FinePix T400 body has dimensions of 104 x 59 x 29 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 1.14"). Leica V-Lux 2 weighs 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix T400 weighs 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz).

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      124 mm

      80 mm

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      104 mm

      59 mm

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      80 mm

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      59 mm

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      95 mm

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      29 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica V-Lux 2 and Fujifilm FinePix T400

      Leica V-Lux 2 and Fujifilm FinePix T400 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica V-Lux 2 and Fujifilm FinePix T400 and give them scores of 59 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      GOOD
      81
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Fujifilm FinePix T400

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


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