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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 2 was brought out 23 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 V-Lux 2 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Galaxy Camera 4G V-Lux 2 
RevealedAugust 2012September 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 V-Lux 2 Galaxy Camera 4G 

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (520g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
59
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (520 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
51
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
51
quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (520g)
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Leica V-Lux 2Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520g (1.15 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,000 $550