Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Leica V-Lux 2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Leica V-Lux 2
Fujifilm S8100fd | V-Lux 2 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
V-Lux 2 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica V-Lux 2
Fujifilm S8100fd | V-Lux 2 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
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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 |