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Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released May 2011
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was released 21 months after the V-Lux 30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the V-Lux 30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm S4800 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2011More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm S4800

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm S4800 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm S4800 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4800 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and V-Lux 30 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and V-Lux 30.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S4800 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography info
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (518 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (219g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
54
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (518 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
has touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (260 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (518 grams)
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2011-05-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 gr (1.14 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $229 $900