FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 3

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 22 months before the V-Lux 3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S2800HD scores vs the V-Lux 3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Leica V-Lux 3. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD has physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S2800HD vs the V-Lux 3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and V-Lux 3 is 75 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and V-Lux 3.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor technology.