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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB210 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 WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 10 months later than the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 40 matches up against the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Samsung WB210

 V-Lux 40 WB210 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2011More recent by 10 months
Screen resolution461k1kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 WB210 V-Lux 40 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB210

 V-Lux 40 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the WB210.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and WB210.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer V-Lux 40 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
features focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
35
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB210
 Leica V-Lux 40Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-10 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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