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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced April 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 3 years before the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 V-Lux 20 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Galaxy Camera V-Lux 20 
LaunchedFebruary 2013April 2010More modern by 34 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 V-Lux 20 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the Galaxy Camera.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average (300g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
36
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than average (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternate name - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-04-20 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $779 $450