• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 270.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung ST200F advantages over Leica V-LUX 40

  • Less expensive
    $199 vs $699 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 28 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    142g vs 210g
    Lighter weight

Leica V-LUX 40 advantages over Samsung ST200F

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 270 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Leica V-LUX 30

Samsung ST200F
Leica V-LUX 30
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung ST200F vs Leica V-LUX 30

Leica V-LUX 40
Leica V-LUX 30
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Leica V-LUX 30

Compared to Sony W690

Samsung ST200F
Sony W690
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Samsung ST200F vs Sony W690

Leica V-LUX 40
Sony W690
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Sony W690

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Samsung ST200F
Canon 130 IS
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Longer exposure

Compare Samsung ST200F vs Canon 130 IS

Leica V-LUX 40
Canon 130 IS
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Canon 130 IS

Compared to Samsung WB30F

Samsung ST200F
Samsung WB30F
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Samsung ST200F vs Samsung WB30F

Leica V-LUX 40
Samsung WB30F
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Samsung WB30F

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Samsung ST200F
Panasonic ZS25
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung ST200F vs Panasonic ZS25

Leica V-LUX 40
Panasonic ZS25
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer exposure

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Panasonic ZS25

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