Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB1100F

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was released 15 months before the WB1100F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the WB1100F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 has external 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) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the WB1100F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and WB1100F is 65 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and WB1100F.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.