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Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 16 months after the V-Lux 4 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the V-Lux 4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm S8600 V-Lux 4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2012More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm S8600

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm S8600 V-Lux 4 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 provides physical measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and V-Lux 4 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and V-Lux 4.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8600 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography details
37
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8600
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
55
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery power (410 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
good battery pack (540 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography details
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (410 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Leica V-Lux 4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lb) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 photos 540 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $899