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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was released 5 months after the HZ50W and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 2 scores versus the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Samsung HZ50W

 V-Lux 2 HZ50W 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Leica V-Lux 2

 HZ50W V-Lux 2 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung HZ50W

 V-Lux 2 HZ50W 
ReleasedSeptember 2010May 2010Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the HZ50W.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and HZ50W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and HZ50W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography info
Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (520g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
59
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (520g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
51
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (520g)
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung HZ50W
 Leica V-Lux 2Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Samsung HZ50W
Also called - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520 grams (1.15 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,000 $250