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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB750 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 WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was revealed 11 months earlier than the WB750 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Samsung WB750

 V-Lux 2 WB750 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 WB750 V-Lux 2 
LaunchedSeptember 2011September 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB750

 V-Lux 2 WB750 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 provides exterior 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 WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the WB750.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and WB750 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and WB750.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 2 to give more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography details
52
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Street photography with Samsung WB750
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (520 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography features
Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB750 Travel photography factors
59
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (520g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
51
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (520g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB750
 Leica V-Lux 2Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2011-09-01
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520g (1.15 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,000 $339