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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 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
  • Announced March 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
  • Released September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 7 months after the V-Lux 4 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the V-Lux 4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8400W V-Lux 4 
ReleasedMarch 2013September 2012More modern by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm S8400W

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8400W V-Lux 4 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the V-Lux 4.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 4 is 61 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 4.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8400W will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
45
 you can focus manually
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competition (670 grams)
57
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others (588g)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
53
 amazing zoom range (24-1056mm  44.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery (540 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography features
52
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1056mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (670 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
55
 great battery (540 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than others (588g)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography info
47
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
48
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 great battery (540 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging info
24
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no mic jack
 heavier than competition (670g)
63
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external microphone port
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than others (588 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 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 operation    
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 588 gr (1.30 lb)
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 All around 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 300 pictures 540 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $899