Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB210
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
40
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched September 2012
- Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
- Renewed by Leica V-Lux 5
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced July 2011
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Below is a extensive assessment of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe V-Lux 4 was released 15 months later than the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Samsung WB210
| V-Lux 4 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 15 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 1k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Leica V-Lux 4
| WB210 | V-Lux 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB210
| V-Lux 4 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got physical dimensions 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 WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the WB210.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and WB210 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and WB210.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Samsung WB210
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
| Leica V-Lux 4 | Samsung WB210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Samsung |
| Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Samsung WB210 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 lbs) | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $899 | $279 |