Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2011

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 20 was announced 15 months prior to the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 20 matches up versus the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung WB210
V-Lux 20 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Leica V-Lux 20
WB210 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB210
V-Lux 20 | WB210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the WB210.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and WB210.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Samsung WB210 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-04-20 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $779 | $279 |