Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe V-Lux 4 was manufactured 9 months after the WB150F and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Samsung WB150F
V-Lux 4 | WB150F | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | January 2012 | More modern by 9 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Leica V-Lux 4
WB150F | V-Lux 4 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB150F
V-Lux 4 | WB150F | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Samsung WB150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the WB150F.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and WB150F is 65 and 93 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and WB150F.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB150F to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 4 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 4 | Samsung WB150F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) | 188 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $899 | $230 |