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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 V-Lux 30 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Galaxy Camera 3G V-Lux 30 
RevealedAugust 2012May 2011Fresher by 15 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 V-Lux 30 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (219g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (219g)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
47
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
36
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-05-26 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 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 260 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $606