Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was revealed 9 months later than the V-Lux 40 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades vs the V-Lux 40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Leica V-Lux 40. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the V-Lux 40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and V-Lux 40 is 66 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and V-Lux 40.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S4800 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4800 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.