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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Revealed April 2010
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB250F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung WB250F

 V-Lux 20 WB250F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Leica V-Lux 20

 WB250F V-Lux 20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013April 2010More recent by 33 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB250F

 V-Lux 20 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the WB250F.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and WB250F.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB250F
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-04-20 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $779 $250