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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 20 months prior to the WB35F making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Samsung WB35F

 V-Lux 40 WB35F 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Leica V-Lux 40

 WB35F V-Lux 40 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2012More modern by 20 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB35F

 V-Lux 40 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has external dimensions 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 WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the WB35F.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and WB35F.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
35
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography features
Samsung WB35F Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (210 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
has touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average (194 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB35F
 Leica V-Lux 40Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-10 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $130