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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Announced January 2009
Leica V-Lux 30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm S8100fd V-Lux 30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedMay 2011January 2009More modern by 28 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm S8100fd V-Lux 30 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography info
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
53
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdLeica V-Lux 30
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