Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 30

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and V-Lux 30 is 61 and 90 respectively.

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.