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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the WB250F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Samsung WB250F

 V-Lux 40 WB250F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Leica V-Lux 40

 WB250F V-Lux 40 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB250F

 V-Lux 40 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outside dimensions 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 WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the WB250F.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and WB250F.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 40 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
68
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB250F
 Leica V-Lux 40Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $699 $250