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Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Launched January 2015
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 3 years later than the V-Lux 30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades against the V-Lux 30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm S9900w V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015May 2011More recent by 45 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm S9900w 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm S9900w V-Lux 30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w provides exterior 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 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and V-Lux 30 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S9900w to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (670 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
60
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
57
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (670 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm S9900wLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm S9900w Leica V-Lux 30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-05-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $719 $900