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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 V-Lux 4 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Galaxy Camera 2 V-Lux 4 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2012More modern by 15 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 V-Lux 4 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (283g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
55
better than average battery life (540 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (588g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
63
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588 grams)
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
lighter than competition (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Leica V-Lux 4Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
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
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $899 $400