Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB2200F

Below is a extended review of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 20 months earlier than the WB2200F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB2200F. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the WB2200F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and WB2200F is 92 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and WB2200F.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB2200F to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.