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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung HZ15W

 V-Lux 30 HZ15W 
AnnouncedMay 2011February 2009Fresher by 28 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Leica V-Lux 30

 HZ15W V-Lux 30 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung HZ15W

 V-Lux 30 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 has exterior 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 HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the HZ15W.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and HZ15W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (219g)
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung HZ15W
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-26 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 260 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $900 $330