Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB350F

The following is a in depth assessment of the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was brought out 15 months prior to the WB350F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 4 scores versus the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the WB350F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and WB350F is 65 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and WB350F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB350F to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.