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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 5
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was manufactured 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 4 scores versus the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Samsung HZ35W

 V-Lux 4 HZ35W 
RevealedSeptember 2012June 2010Fresher by 28 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Leica V-Lux 4

 HZ35W V-Lux 4 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung HZ35W

 V-Lux 4 HZ35W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the HZ35W.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and HZ35W is 65 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern V-Lux 4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
45
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (540 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
55
good battery pack (540 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
63
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588g)
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung HZ35W
 Leica V-Lux 4Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $899 $300