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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out 17 months later than the WB700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Samsung WB700

 V-Lux 40 WB700 
IntroducedMay 2012December 2010More recent by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 WB700 V-Lux 40 
Display resolution614k461kClearer display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB700

 V-Lux 40 WB700 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the WB700.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and WB700.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger V-Lux 40 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (210g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography details
Samsung WB700 Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
68
lighter than average (210 grams)
provides focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
38
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging info
Samsung WB700 Vlogging info
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB700
 Leica V-Lux 40Samsung WB700
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-10 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210g (0.46 lbs) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $699 $300