Leica V-Lux 4 vs Samsung WB850F

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was revealed 9 months later than the WB850F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the V-Lux 4 matches up vs the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 4 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the WB850F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and WB850F is 65 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and WB850F.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 4 will have an advantage in sensor technology.