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FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 4
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 22 months prior to the V-Lux 3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1600 matches up versus the V-Lux 3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 S1600 V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the FujiFilm S1600

 V-Lux 3 S1600 
AnnouncedDecember 2011February 2010Fresher by 22 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Leica V-Lux 3

 S1600 V-Lux 3 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S1600 and the V-Lux 3.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and V-Lux 3 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and V-Lux 3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
56
great battery pack (410 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 3
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Leica V-Lux 3
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Leica V-Lux 3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Leica V-Lux 3
Also called FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-12-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 410 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $130 $949