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Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (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 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S8300 and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 4 months after the V-Lux 4 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8300 V-Lux 4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm S8300

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8300 V-Lux 4 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2012Same age
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 provides external measurements 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 4 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S8300 and Leica V-Lux 4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the V-Lux 4.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and V-Lux 4 is 61 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and V-Lux 4.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
45
 manual focus
 offers face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography advice
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than competition (670g)
57
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
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 long zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery life (540 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography info
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1008mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (670 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
55
 better than average battery life (540 shots)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (588g)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography advice
47
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (540 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone support
 more heavy than competition (670g)
63
 decently wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes mic port
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (588g)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-09-17
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
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)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $899