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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
Leica V-Lux 2
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm S8400W V-Lux 2 
LaunchedMarch 2013September 2010Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 V-Lux 2 Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm S8400W V-Lux 2 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography features
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography highlights
52
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography details
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (520g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (670g)
51
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (520g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 2
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WLeica V-Lux 2
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