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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Released May 2012
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 5 months later than the WB150F and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Samsung WB150F

 V-Lux 40 WB150F 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Leica V-Lux 40

 WB150F V-Lux 40 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB150F

 V-Lux 40 WB150F 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Samsung WB150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the WB150F.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and WB150F.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography information
Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
68
lighter than others in class (210g)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (210g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB150F
 Leica V-Lux 40Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-10 2012-01-09
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (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 gr (0.46 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $699 $230