Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 4 years after the V-Lux 2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up versus the V-Lux 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9800 & Leica V-Lux 2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9800 has outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has specifications of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the V-Lux 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and V-Lux 2 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and V-Lux 2.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S9800 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.