Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB50F

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB50F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the WB50F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and WB50F.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.