Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB35F

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was launched 15 months before the WB35F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 4 grades against the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the WB35F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and WB35F is 65 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.