Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm S8200 and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was introduced 2 years after the V-Lux 20 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores against the V-Lux 20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the V-Lux 20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and V-Lux 20 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and V-Lux 20.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8200 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.