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Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
44

Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm S9400W versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 2 years after the V-Lux 3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores against the V-Lux 3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Leica V-Lux 3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W V-Lux 3 
RevealedJanuary 2014December 2011More modern by 26 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Fujifilm S9400W

		

		

			
 V-Lux 3 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Leica V-Lux 3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W V-Lux 3 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has proportions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Leica V-Lux 3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the V-Lux 3.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and V-Lux 3 is 61 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and V-Lux 3.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9400W will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography features
37
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
41
 manual focus
 delivers RAW files
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 3
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (670g)
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (540g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 3 as a Sports photography camera
55
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
43
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery life (410 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
54
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (670g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
 great battery life (410 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (540g)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 great battery (500 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Timelapse function
48
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (410 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging features
26
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
62
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes mic port
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Leica V-Lux 3
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WLeica V-Lux 3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Leica V-Lux 3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-12-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 410 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $330 $949