FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica V-Lux 30

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm S1600 and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released 15 months before the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1600 grades vs the V-Lux 30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1600 compared to the V-Lux 30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and V-Lux 30 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.