Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung WB800F

In this article, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the WB800F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 3 scores vs the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 3 & Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 3 versus the WB800F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and WB800F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 will be behind in sensor innovation.