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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB1100F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Samsung WB1100F

 V-Lux 3 WB1100F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Leica V-Lux 3

 WB1100F V-Lux 3 
RevealedJanuary 2014December 2011Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung WB1100F

 V-Lux 3 WB1100F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the WB1100F.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and WB1100F is 67 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography information
41
focusing manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
56
better than average battery (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 3
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
62
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (540g)
23
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (512g)
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung WB1100F
 Leica V-Lux 3Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 3 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-12-08 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC 9 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
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