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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 5
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was revealed 13 months after the WB750 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 4 scores versus the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Samsung WB750

 V-Lux 4 WB750 
ReleasedSeptember 2012September 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 WB750 V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB750

 V-Lux 4 WB750 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB750 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the WB750.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and WB750 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and WB750.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB750 to show more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 4 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
41
focusing manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography features
Samsung WB750 Street photography features
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (588 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Sports photography highlights
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (540 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography features
Samsung WB750 Travel photography features
55
good battery power (540 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (588 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
good resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
63
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (588g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB750
 Leica V-Lux 4Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Samsung WB750
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2011-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $899 $339