Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed April 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Following is a complete review of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 20 was introduced 3 years before the DV150F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung DV150F
V-Lux 20 | DV150F | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Leica V-Lux 20
DV150F | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung DV150F
V-Lux 20 | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the DV150F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and DV150F.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Samsung DV150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-04-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $779 | $150 |