Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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![Fujifilm S9800 front Fujifilm S9800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-S9800/Fujifilm-S9800-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(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 2015
(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
- Introduced May 2011
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S9800 was announced 3 years after the V-Lux 30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades vs the V-Lux 30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9800 and Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Leica V-Lux 30
Fujifilm S9800 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | May 2011 | More modern by 45 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm S9800
V-Lux 30 | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Leica V-Lux 30
Fujifilm S9800 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 enjoys 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) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S9800 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the V-Lux 30.
![Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-S9800-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and V-Lux 30 is 61 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-S9800-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and V-Lux 30.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9800 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-S9800-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-S9800-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm S9800 | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-14 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (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) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 219 gr (0.48 pounds) |
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 All around 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 | 300 shots | 260 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $299 | $900 |