Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced May 2011

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 3 years prior to the V-Lux 30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the V-Lux 30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Leica V-Lux 30
Fujifilm S8100fd | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
V-Lux 30 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Introduced | May 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 28 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica V-Lux 30
Fujifilm S8100fd | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions 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 S8100fd versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the V-Lux 30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and V-Lux 30 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and V-Lux 30.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) | 219 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
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 life | - | 260 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $900 |