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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Announced May 2012
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 20 months earlier than the WB1100F making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Samsung WB1100F

 V-Lux 40 WB1100F 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Leica V-Lux 40

 WB1100F V-Lux 40 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2012More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB1100F

 V-Lux 40 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB1100F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the WB1100F.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and WB1100F is 92 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and WB1100F.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
36
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (210g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
68
lighter than competition in class (210g)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (512g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
23
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (512 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB1100F
 Leica V-Lux 40Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Samsung WB1100F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-10 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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