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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(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
Samsung WB150F
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Samsung WB150F

 V-Lux 4 WB150F 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2012More modern by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Leica V-Lux 4

 WB150F V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB150F

 V-Lux 4 WB150F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
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better than average battery life (540 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (188 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB150F
 Leica V-Lux 4Samsung WB150F
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