FujiFilm S2800HD vs Leica V-Lux 30

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was released 15 months before the V-Lux 30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S2800HD grades vs the V-Lux 30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD vs the V-Lux 30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and V-Lux 30 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and V-Lux 30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor technology.