Comparison of Leica V-LUX 40 and Samsung WB850F

Comparison of Leica V-LUX 40 and Samsung WB850F [S]ave

Attribute	Samsung WB850F ×	Leica V-LUX 40 ×
General
Model	Samsung WB850F	Leica V-LUX 40
Brand	Samsung	Leica
Manufacturer url	https://www.samsung.com	http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model number	WB850F	V-LUX 40
Camera format	Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2012	2012
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	110	105
Width (mm)	25	28
Height (mm)	62	59
Weight (g)	226	210
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)	16.2	14.1
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	28.2
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	6.13
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.34	1.42
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 1984 x 1448(2.9 mp other) 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3) 2832 x 2832(8.0 mp 1:1) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3) 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9) 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2) 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)	1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1) 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1) 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9) 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2) 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3) 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1) 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9) 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2) 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3) 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1) 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other) 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3) 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9) 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2) 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3) 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1) 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9) 640 x 424(0.3 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg (exif 2.21)	jpeg (exif v2.3) mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)	-	10
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 176x128 1920x1080 320x240 384x288 640x480	1280x720 1920x1080 320x240 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	480	220
Image Storage
Movie file format	MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC / H.264, Audio: AAC)	AVCHD, MP4, QuickTime Motion JPEG (High-speed video)
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	-
Hd video out	-	+
Hd video connection	-	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens	Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan Zoom	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 elements with 6 aspherical surfaces
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	23.00 - 483.00	24.00 - 480.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	1.00	3.00 - 86.00
Zoom ratio (x)	21	20
Aperture range (f)	0.17 - 0.36	0.16 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	80	50
Optical image stabilization	+	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	1.33 4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detection: TTL Auto Focus (Center AF, Multi AF, Tracking AF, Face Detection AF, Face Recognition AF, Selection AF)	Contrast Detect: face detection, AF tracking, multi-point, single point, spot, touch field
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	+	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	OLED	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	614,000	460,800
Touchscreen	+	+
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	9	-
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, 100-3200	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy custom daylight fluorescent_h fluorescent_l kelvin tungsten	auto cloudy daylight halogen manual shade
Shutter speed range (s)	1/2000 - 16	1/2000 - 15
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection AE	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	+
Shutter priority	+	+
Full manual exposure	+	+
Creative exposure modes	Scene: Beauty Shot, Night, Landscape, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach & Snow; MAGIC Plus: Panorama, 3D Photo, Magic Frame	Scene Modes: Portrait, soft skin, scenery, panorama-assist, sports, night portrait, night scenery, handheld night, HDR, food
Self timer (s)	2 10	2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto & red-eye reduction fill-in flash flash off red-eye fix slow sync	auto auto with longer shutter speeds and pre-flash auto with pre-flash (red-eye prevention) forced off on
Flash range description	ISO Auto: Wide: 0.30 m - 4.96 m, Tele: 0.50 m - 2.35 m	0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	-	12
Included memory type	-	Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	+	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	+	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed wifi	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	-	-
Connections (extended)	gps with poi wi-fi	dc input mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	-	10
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	-	10
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	-	260
Battery form factor	Proprietary	Proprietary
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	3.6v 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	auto backup creative movie maker intelli-studio map download manager (download from on-line with ilinker)	adobe photoshop elements 10 and adobe premiere elements 10
Os compatibility	windows xp sp2 / vista / 7	-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Optical Image Stabilization, BSI CMOS Sensor, 3.0" AMOLED Screen, Full HD Video, GPS with POI	Optical Image Stabilization, Touchscreen LCD, Full HD Movies, Built-in GPS, High-speed Burst modes. Available in in black.