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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was brought out 15 months before the WB50F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 4 matches up versus the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Samsung WB50F

 V-Lux 4 WB50F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Leica V-Lux 4

 WB50F V-Lux 4 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2012Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB50F

 V-Lux 4 WB50F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the WB50F.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and WB50F is 65 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and WB50F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (540 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
55
good battery life (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (588g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB50F
 Leica V-Lux 4Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2014-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $899 $180