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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL202 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 SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 15 months after the SL202 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung SL202

 V-Lux 20 SL202 
AnnouncedApril 2010February 2009Newer by 15 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SL202 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung SL202

 V-Lux 20 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has physical 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 SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the SL202.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 20 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 20 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
24
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
26
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
27
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung SL202
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-20 2009-02-17
Body design 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $779 $140