Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released March 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
- Launched September 2010
- Updated by Leica V-Lux 3

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 2 years after the V-Lux 2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the V-Lux 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Leica V-Lux 2. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Leica V-Lux 2
Fujifilm S8400W | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm S8400W
V-Lux 2 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 2
Fujifilm S8400W | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has got outside dimensions 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 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the V-Lux 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 2 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 2.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8400W provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Leica V-Lux 2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-22 | 2010-09-21 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 670g (1.48 lb) | 520g (1.15 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 pictures | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $1,000 |