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Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Launched January 2013
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released May 2012
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8300 versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 9 months later than the V-Lux 40 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores against the V-Lux 40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm S8300 V-Lux 40 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm S8300

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm S8300 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm S8300 V-Lux 40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 offers physical 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 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 versus Leica V-Lux 40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and V-Lux 40 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (670g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (210g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography details
52
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography highlights
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (670g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Leica V-Lux 40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-05-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 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
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $699