Reasons to choose FinePix S9600
Released in 2006, FinePix S9600 has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 9 MP effective resolution, and a 645 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S9600
vs Leica D-LUX 4
VS
Sensor area
48 mm²
FinePix S960046 mm²
D-LUX 4- Area ratio
- 1.04:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 3.8%
The FinePix S9600 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S9600MetricD-LUX 4
9 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
8 × 6Sensor7.85 × 5.89
2.31 µmPixel pitch2.14 µm
5.33 µm²Pixel area4.58 µm²
18.75 MP/cm²Pixel density21.84 MP/cm²
4.33Crop factor4.41
—Maximum video—
645 gWeight228 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD PictureStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
4x AABatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix S9600 has the larger sensor area. The D-LUX 4 has the lighter body. The D-LUX 4 has the higher effective resolution. The D-LUX 4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-LUX 4
Released in 2008, D-LUX 4 has about 46 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 228 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.