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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210 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 WB210
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung WB210

 V-Lux 20 WB210 
Display resolution461k1kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 WB210 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedJuly 2011April 2010More modern by 15 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3.5"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 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
63
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
has touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB210
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung WB210
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