Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung NX300

The following is a in depth comparison of the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung NX300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the NX300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 4 scores vs the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 features outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the NX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and NX300 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 4 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.