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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Released December 2011
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 4
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was unveiled 4 months after the WB750 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 3 scores vs the WB750 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Samsung WB750

 V-Lux 3 WB750 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 WB750 V-Lux 3 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung WB750

 V-Lux 3 WB750 
LaunchedDecember 2011September 2011Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides 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) whilst the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the WB750.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and WB750 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 3 and WB750.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB750 to result in extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Street photography with Samsung WB750
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (410 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
56
great battery power (410 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging info
Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
62
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung WB750
 Leica V-Lux 3Samsung WB750
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 3 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-12-08 2011-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 540g (1.19 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC 9 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $949 $339