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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 4 matches up vs the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Samsung HZ25W

 V-Lux 4 HZ25W 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012July 2010Fresher by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Leica V-Lux 4

 HZ25W V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung HZ25W

 V-Lux 4 HZ25W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the HZ25W.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and HZ25W is 65 and 70 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and HZ25W.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent V-Lux 4 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
45
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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manual focus
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
55
great battery life (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung HZ25W
 Leica V-Lux 4Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 540 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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