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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 4
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was unveiled at a similar time to the WB150F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 3 matches up vs the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Samsung WB150F

 V-Lux 3 WB150F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Leica V-Lux 3

 WB150F V-Lux 3 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung WB150F

 V-Lux 3 WB150F 
RevealedDecember 2011January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the WB150F.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and WB150F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and WB150F.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB150F to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
56
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (540g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung WB150F
 Leica V-Lux 3Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 3 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-12-08 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC 9 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $949 $230