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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Samsung WB800F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Samsung WB800F

 V-Lux 2 WB800F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Leica V-Lux 2

 WB800F V-Lux 2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 27 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB800F

 V-Lux 2 WB800F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (520g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
59
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (520 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging info
Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
51
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (520 grams)
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung WB800F
 Leica V-Lux 2Samsung WB800F
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