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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 8 months prior to the DV150F so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Samsung DV150F

 V-Lux 40 DV150F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Leica V-Lux 40

 DV150F V-Lux 40 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung DV150F

 V-Lux 40 DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the DV150F.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (210g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (210g)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
34
quite wide (25mm)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung DV150F
 Leica V-Lux 40Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-10 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 210 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $699 $150