Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
- Released December 2011
- Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 2
- Successor is Leica V-Lux 4
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S8200 and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm S8200 was launched 14 months after the V-Lux 3 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the V-Lux 3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Leica V-Lux 3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Leica V-Lux 3
| Fujifilm S8200 | V-Lux 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 | December 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Fujifilm S8200
| V-Lux 3 | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Leica V-Lux 3
| Fujifilm S8200 | V-Lux 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
| Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8200 and Leica V-Lux 3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the V-Lux 3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and V-Lux 3 is 61 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and V-Lux 3.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8200 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8200 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Leica V-Lux 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-12-08 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 9.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 410 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | BP-DC 9 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $450 | $949 |