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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB750 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 WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out 9 months after the WB750 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Samsung WB750

 V-Lux 40 WB750 
LaunchedMay 2012September 2011Newer by 9 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 WB750 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB750

 V-Lux 40 WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with exterior 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 WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the WB750.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and WB750.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to give you greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 40 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
good resolution (13MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (210g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
68
lighter than competition in class (210g)
provides touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
Samsung WB750 Vlogging information
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Samsung WB750
 Leica V-Lux 40Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-10 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $699 $339