Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F
Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
57 Overall
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67 Imaging
35 Features
57 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
(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- Superseded the Leica V-Lux 2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)
(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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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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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 type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2011 |  | January 2012 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
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has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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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Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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 photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
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
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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Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
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)
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 photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
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
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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Leica V-Lux 3 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)
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
| Leica V-Lux 3 | Samsung 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 |