Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.