Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Leica V-Lux 4
Fujifilm S8600 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm S8600
V-Lux 4 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Leica V-Lux 4
Fujifilm S8600 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8600-vs-Leica-V-Lux-4-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8600-vs-Leica-V-Lux-4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8600-vs-Leica-V-Lux-4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Leica V-Lux 4 | |
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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 |