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FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 16 months prior to the V-Lux 40 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S3200 matches up against the V-Lux 40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 S3200 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the FujiFilm S3200

 V-Lux 40 S3200 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 16 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Leica V-Lux 40

 S3200 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S3200 versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S3200 compared to the V-Lux 40.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and V-Lux 40 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and V-Lux 40.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S3200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (210g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography factors
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Leica V-Lux 40
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Leica V-Lux 40
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-05-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $699