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Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(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
  • Announced January 2015
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was brought out 2 years later than the V-Lux 40 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades versus the V-Lux 40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm S9800 V-Lux 40 
RevealedJanuary 2015May 2012Fresher by 33 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm S9800

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm S9800 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm S9800 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and V-Lux 40 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and V-Lux 40.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9800 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography advice
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (670g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (210 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
57
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competition (210g)
features touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging details
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (670g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm S9800Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2012-05-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 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
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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 210 photographs
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $699