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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 3 years after the HZ10W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Samsung HZ10W

 V-Lux 40 HZ10W 
RevealedMay 2012May 2009More modern by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Leica V-Lux 40

 HZ10W V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung HZ10W

 V-Lux 40 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the HZ10W.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and HZ10W.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 40 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (210g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
68
lighter than competitors (210g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (249g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (249g)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung HZ10W
 Leica V-Lux 40Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-10 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 210 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $699 $300