Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica V-Lux 40

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S9900w and Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was announced 2 years after the V-Lux 40 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up versus the V-Lux 40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w & Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the V-Lux 40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and V-Lux 40 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S9900w to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9900w will have a benefit in sensor tech.