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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Launched March 2013
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 11 months later than the V-Lux 40 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the V-Lux 40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm S8400W V-Lux 40 
AnnouncedMarch 2013May 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm S8400W V-Lux 40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys exterior 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 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 40 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (670g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (670 grams)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (210g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Leica V-Lux 40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-22 2012-05-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 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 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $699