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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was introduced 5 months before the Galaxy Camera and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 V-Lux 4 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Galaxy Camera V-Lux 4 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 V-Lux 4 Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2013Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the Galaxy Camera.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and Galaxy Camera is 65 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
45
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (588g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
55
better than average battery life (540 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (588g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
63
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (588g)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Leica V-Lux 4Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $899 $450