Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was announced 3 years later than the V-Lux 3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores against the V-Lux 3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9800 and Leica V-Lux 3. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 features outside 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 3 has proportions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9800 versus Leica V-Lux 3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the V-Lux 3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and V-Lux 3 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and V-Lux 3.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S9800 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.