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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was brought out 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech 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 WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the V-Lux 2 grades against the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Samsung WB350F

 V-Lux 2 WB350F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Leica V-Lux 2

 WB350F V-Lux 2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010Fresher by 40 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB350F

 V-Lux 2 WB350F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the WB350F.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and WB350F is 67 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and WB350F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
52
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography features
Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (276g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
51
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB350F
 Leica V-Lux 2Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2014-01-07
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520g (1.15 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,000 $260