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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 20 months earlier than the WB150F making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung WB150F

 V-Lux 20 WB150F 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Leica V-Lux 20

 WB150F V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012April 2010More modern by 20 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB150F

 V-Lux 20 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the WB150F.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and WB150F.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average (218g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB150F
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-04-20 2012-01-09
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum 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 218g (0.48 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $779 $230