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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(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
Samsung DV150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung DV150F

 V-Lux 20 DV150F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Leica V-Lux 20

 DV150F V-Lux 20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013April 2010More modern by 33 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung DV150F

 V-Lux 20 DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (116g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
34
fairly wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung DV150F
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung DV150F
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