FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 15 months before the V-Lux 30 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1800 grades against the V-Lux 30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 provides 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) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1800 vs the V-Lux 30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and V-Lux 30 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.