Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 2 was manufactured 3 years before the WB800F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 2 grades vs the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Samsung WB800F
V-Lux 2 | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Leica V-Lux 2
WB800F | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 27 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB800F
V-Lux 2 | WB800F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with outer measurements 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 WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the WB800F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and WB800F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and WB800F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be behind in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica V-Lux 2 | Samsung WB800F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 520 grams (1.15 lbs) | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,000 | $300 |