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Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(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
Leica V-Lux 4
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm S9800 V-Lux 4 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2012Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm S9800

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm S9800 V-Lux 4 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
37
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
manual focus
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (670g)
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (540 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography advice
57
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
good battery life (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
48
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging info
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (670 grams)
63
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm S9800Leica V-Lux 4
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