Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 3 & Samsung WB750. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Samsung WB750
V-Lux 3 | WB750 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Leica V-Lux 3
WB750 | V-Lux 3 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung WB750
V-Lux 3 | WB750 | |||
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Launched | December 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 3 | Samsung WB750 | |
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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 |