Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 2 years after the V-Lux 30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with physical dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the V-Lux 30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and V-Lux 30 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8600 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.