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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Announced April 2010
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 16 months after the SL102 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung SL102

 V-Lux 20 SL102 
LaunchedApril 2010January 2009Newer by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SL102 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung SL102

 V-Lux 20 SL102 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 has outer 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) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the SL102.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and SL102.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 20 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
24
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competition (116 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
26
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
great max aperture (f)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung SL102
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-04-20 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $779 $130