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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released November 2018
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty close but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and WB800F (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 7 was revealed 5 years later than the WB800F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D-Lux 7 matches up vs the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Samsung WB800F

 D-Lux 7 WB800F 
LaunchedNovember 2018January 2013More recent by 72 months
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Leica D-Lux 7

 WB800F D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Samsung WB800F

 D-Lux 7 WB800F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 7 has external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Samsung WB800F 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 utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the WB800F.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and WB800F is 81 and 92 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and WB800F.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 7 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica D-Lux 7 will result in extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good resolution (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
77
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
71
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery power (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (17MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
37
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Samsung WB800F
 Leica D-Lux 7Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Samsung WB800F
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-11-20 2013-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4736 x 3552 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,193 $300