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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung MV800 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 MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 16 months prior to the MV800 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung MV800

 V-Lux 20 MV800 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 MV800 V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011April 2010Fresher by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung MV800

 V-Lux 20 MV800 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the MV800.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and MV800.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung MV800 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography details
Samsung MV800 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
38
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung MV800
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-20 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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
Battery ID - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $779 $499