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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Revealed April 2010
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 15 months later than the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 20 scores vs the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung SL820

 V-Lux 20 SL820 
IntroducedApril 2010February 2009Fresher by 15 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SL820 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung SL820

 V-Lux 20 SL820 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the SL820.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and SL820.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent V-Lux 20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
38
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung SL820
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung SL820
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-20 2009-02-17
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 4.50 m
Flash modes 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 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $779 $280