Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 30

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 23 months after the V-Lux 30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the V-Lux 30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Leica V-Lux 30. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the V-Lux 30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 30 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8400W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.