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Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S9900w versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 3 years later than the V-Lux 3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores against the V-Lux 3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm S9900w V-Lux 3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015December 2011More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 V-Lux 3 Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm S9900w V-Lux 3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9900w versus Leica V-Lux 3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the V-Lux 3.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and V-Lux 3 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and V-Lux 3.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (670g)
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography info
60
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
good battery life (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Vlogging camera
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
62
quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Leica V-Lux 3
 Fujifilm S9900wLeica V-Lux 3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Leica V-Lux 3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-12-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
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 shots 410 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $719 $949