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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 23 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 2 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 V-Lux 2 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Galaxy Camera 3G V-Lux 2 
LaunchedAugust 2012September 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 V-Lux 2 Galaxy Camera 3G 

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
52
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (520g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
59
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (520 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (520 grams)
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Leica V-Lux 2Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 grams (1.15 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $606