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Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(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
Leica V-Lux 3
(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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm S8200 V-Lux 3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013December 2011Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Fujifilm S8200

 V-Lux 3 Fujifilm S8200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper 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 dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8200
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 3
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Sports photography camera
49
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography highlights
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
great battery life (410 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 3
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (670g)
62
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (540g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Leica V-Lux 3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Leica 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