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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched April 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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 4G Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G 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 4G

 V-Lux 20 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution461k0kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Galaxy Camera 4G V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedAugust 2012April 2010More modern by 28 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 V-Lux 20 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
63
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 measurements 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 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
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 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 218g (0.48 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $779 $550