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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 4 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 4 years prior to the V-Lux 4 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the V-Lux 4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm S8100fd V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm S8100fd V-Lux 4 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd has outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and V-Lux 4 is 75 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and V-Lux 4.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 4 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography info
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (540 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery power (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography information
35
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
63
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Leica V-Lux 4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 540 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $899