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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Released December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 4
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was introduced 8 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the V-Lux 3 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 V-Lux 3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Galaxy Camera 4G V-Lux 3 
IntroducedAugust 2012December 2011Newer by 8 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 V-Lux 3 Galaxy Camera 4G 

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 3 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (540g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery pack (410 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (540g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
47
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
37
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Leica V-Lux 3Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-12-08 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 life 410 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC 9 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $949 $550