Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung NX2000

Here is a detailed overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 4 was manufactured 14 months prior to the NX2000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 4 matches up versus the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the NX2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and NX2000 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and NX2000.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 4 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will result in greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.