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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 4
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 22 months earlier than the V-Lux 3 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1800 matches up vs the V-Lux 3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 S1800 V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the FujiFilm S1800

 V-Lux 3 S1800 
AnnouncedDecember 2011February 2010More modern by 22 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 3

 S1800 V-Lux 3 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 features outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 and the V-Lux 3.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and V-Lux 3 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and V-Lux 3.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S1800 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 3
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
great battery (410 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (540g)
MP count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 3
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (540 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 3
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Leica V-Lux 3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Leica V-Lux 3
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Physical 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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