Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB50F

Here, we are evaluating the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was brought out 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with 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 WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the WB50F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and WB50F is 67 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and WB50F.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.