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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 5 months later than the DV300F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 40 grades versus the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Samsung DV300F

 V-Lux 40 DV300F 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Leica V-Lux 40

 DV300F V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung DV300F

 V-Lux 40 DV300F 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the DV300F.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (210g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (210g)
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung DV300F
 Leica V-Lux 40Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-10 2012-01-02
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $200