Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST65
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Announced September 2012
- Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
- New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST65 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe V-Lux 4 was brought out 21 months after the ST65 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Samsung ST65
V-Lux 4 | ST65 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 21 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Leica V-Lux 4
ST65 | V-Lux 4 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung ST65
V-Lux 4 | ST65 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the ST65.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and ST65 is 65 and 99 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and ST65.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST65 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 4 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Samsung ST65 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Samsung ST65 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588g (1.30 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $899 | $130 |