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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was released 3 years earlier than the WB250F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 2 scores versus the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Samsung WB250F

 V-Lux 2 WB250F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Leica V-Lux 2

 WB250F V-Lux 2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 27 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB250F

 V-Lux 2 WB250F 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys physical dimensions 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 WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the WB250F.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and WB250F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and WB250F.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
51
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
35
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (520 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
59
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (520 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (226g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
51
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
51
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (520g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB250F
 Leica V-Lux 2Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 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 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520 gr (1.15 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,000 $250