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Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced 4 months later than the V-Lux 4 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the V-Lux 4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm S8200 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm S8200

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm S8200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm S8200 V-Lux 4 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2012Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and V-Lux 4 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and V-Lux 4.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8200 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography info
50
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography information
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
55
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (588g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
63
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (588 grams)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-09-17
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 588g (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
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 - 540 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $450 $899