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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the WB800F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Samsung WB800F

 V-Lux 4 WB800F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Leica V-Lux 4

 WB800F V-Lux 4 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB800F

 V-Lux 4 WB800F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 has outside dimensions 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 WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the WB800F.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and WB800F is 65 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (588 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no moving 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 features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (540 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
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great battery power (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (218g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (588g)
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pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB800F
 Leica V-Lux 4Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (1.30 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $899 $300