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FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 4 months before the V-Lux 30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S3200 scores against the V-Lux 30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S3200 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the FujiFilm S3200

 V-Lux 30 S3200 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Leica V-Lux 30

 S3200 V-Lux 30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S3200 versus the V-Lux 30.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and V-Lux 30 is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and V-Lux 30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (540g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (219g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
54
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (540g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (540g)
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Leica V-Lux 30
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Leica V-Lux 30
Also referred to as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-05-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 300 images 260 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $190 $900