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Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S9200 versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9200 was released 2 years later than the V-Lux 30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades versus the V-Lux 30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm S9200 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2011More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm S9200

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm S9200 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm S9200 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9200 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9200 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 versus the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and V-Lux 30 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and V-Lux 30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9200 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9200
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
54
great battery power (500 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-05-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes 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 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 500 images 260 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $900