Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung TL100
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced January 2009
- Also Known as ST50

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung TL100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 20 was released 16 months later than the TL100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung TL100
V-Lux 20 | TL100 | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Leica V-Lux 20
TL100 | V-Lux 20 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung TL100
V-Lux 20 | TL100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the TL100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and TL100.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The newer V-Lux 20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Samsung TL100 |
Also referred to as | - | ST50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | - |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
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 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 219 grams (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $779 | $22 |