Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB350F

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 20 months before the WB350F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 grades vs the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the WB350F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and WB350F.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.