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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Launched April 2010
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 3 years before the WB800F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung WB800F

 V-Lux 20 WB800F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Leica V-Lux 20

 WB800F V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2010Fresher by 33 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB800F

 V-Lux 20 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got outside 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 WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the WB800F.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and WB800F.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (218g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
38
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung WB800F
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-04-20 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $779 $300