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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 3
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 4 years prior to the WB1100F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Samsung WB1100F

 V-Lux 2 WB1100F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Leica V-Lux 2

 WB1100F V-Lux 2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010More recent by 40 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB1100F

 V-Lux 2 WB1100F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the WB1100F.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and WB1100F is 67 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (520g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
59
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (520 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (512 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
51
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (520 grams)
23
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (512 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB1100F
 Leica V-Lux 2Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Samsung WB1100F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-21 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 gr (1.15 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,000 $250