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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Introduced May 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 15 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 V-Lux 30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Galaxy Camera 4G V-Lux 30 
IntroducedAugust 2012May 2011More modern by 15 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 V-Lux 30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 dimensions 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 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $900 $550