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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 3 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 V-Lux 3 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Galaxy Camera 2 V-Lux 3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014December 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k461kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 V-Lux 3 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 3 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 3 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
56
great battery (410 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
62
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (540g)
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Leica V-Lux 3Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-08 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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
Battery life 410 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC 9 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $949 $400