Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 3

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Leica V-Lux 3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.