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Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 14 months later than the V-Lux 3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the V-Lux 3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm S8300 V-Lux 3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013December 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Fujifilm S8300

 V-Lux 3 Fujifilm S8300 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm S8300 V-Lux 3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has proportions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the V-Lux 3.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and V-Lux 3 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and V-Lux 3.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8300 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography details
52
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Leica V-Lux 3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Leica V-Lux 3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Leica V-Lux 3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-12-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
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
Battery style - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $949