Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9800 and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm S9800 was launched 2 years after the V-Lux 4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up against the V-Lux 4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9800 and Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Leica V-Lux 4
Fujifilm S9800 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | September 2012 | Newer by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm S9800
V-Lux 4 | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Leica V-Lux 4
Fujifilm S9800 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S9800 and Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the V-Lux 4.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and V-Lux 4 is 61 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and V-Lux 4.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9800 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Leica V-Lux 4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm S9800 | Leica V-Lux 4 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-01-14 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | 1,312k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 13.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 588g (1.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") |
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 | 300 photos | 540 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $299 | $899 |