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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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
  • Announced August 2012
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 V-Lux 20 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution461k0kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Galaxy Camera 3G V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedAugust 2012April 2010Fresher by 28 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 V-Lux 20 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
37
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-04-20 2012-08-29
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
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 All around 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $779 $606