Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched May 2012

Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 21 months later than the V-Lux 40 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the V-Lux 40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Leica V-Lux 40
Fujifilm S8600 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm S8600
V-Lux 40 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Leica V-Lux 40
Fujifilm S8600 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 offers outer measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8600 versus Leica V-Lux 40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the V-Lux 40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and V-Lux 40 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and V-Lux 40.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8600 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8600 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Leica V-Lux 40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2012-05-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 450 gr (0.99 pounds) | 210 gr (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 210 photos |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 3 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $200 | $699 |