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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was revealed 3 months prior to the ST150F so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Samsung ST150F

 V-Lux 4 ST150F 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Leica V-Lux 4

 ST150F V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung ST150F

 V-Lux 4 ST150F 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the ST150F.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and ST150F is 65 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and ST150F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
45
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography information
Samsung ST150F Street photography information
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588g)
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (540 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
55
good battery pack (540 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (114 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung ST150F
 Leica V-Lux 4Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $899 $300