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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 3 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
V-Lux 3 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | 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 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | December 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer 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 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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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 |