Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica X-U

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica X-U, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the X-U (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and X-U (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8200 was introduced 4 years prior to the X-U and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up against the X-U with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Leica X-U. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Leica X-U Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Leica X-U has proportions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") having a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8200 vs Leica X-U in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the X-U.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and X-U is 61 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and X-U.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The older Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.