Leica X-U vs Samsung WB750

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica X-U and Samsung WB750, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the X-U (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the X-U (APS-C) and WB750 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The X-U was introduced 4 years after the WB750 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X-U scores versus the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X-U & Samsung WB750. The whole galleries are available at Leica X-U Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica X-U has got outside measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the X-U against the WB750.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-U and WB750 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X-U and WB750.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X-U having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica X-U will resolve extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern X-U will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.