Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung NX300

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the NX300 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 40 matches up against the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the NX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and NX300 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and NX300.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 40 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.