Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB250F

Below is a extensive assessment of the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was announced 13 months prior to the WB250F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the WB250F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and WB250F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and WB250F.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.