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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 2 months later than the V-Lux 30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the V-Lux 30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 EX-ZR100 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 V-Lux 30 EX-ZR100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica V-Lux 30

 EX-ZR100 V-Lux 30 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the V-Lux 30.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and V-Lux 30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others (204g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Company Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $900