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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 4
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB2200F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 3 scores vs the WB2200F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Samsung WB2200F

 V-Lux 3 WB2200F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Leica V-Lux 3

 WB2200F V-Lux 3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014December 2011Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung WB2200F

 V-Lux 3 WB2200F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 3 compared to the WB2200F.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and WB2200F is 67 and 59 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and WB2200F.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB2200F to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography info
Samsung WB2200F Street photography info
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography features
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
56
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (540g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (708g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
decently wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 3
Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
25
decently wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average (708g)
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung WB2200F
 Leica V-Lux 3Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 3 Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-12-08 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 708 grams (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC 9 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $949 $599