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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 20 months prior to the V-Lux 2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the V-Lux 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm S8100fd V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 V-Lux 2 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm S8100fd V-Lux 2 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica V-Lux 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the V-Lux 2.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and V-Lux 2 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and V-Lux 2.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (520 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
51
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (520g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica V-Lux 2
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Leica V-Lux 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - AVCHD Lite
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 520 gr (1.15 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $1,000