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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Revealed May 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 11 months later than the HZ25W and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung HZ25W

 V-Lux 30 HZ25W 
RevealedMay 2011July 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Leica V-Lux 30

 HZ25W V-Lux 30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung HZ25W

 V-Lux 30 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with physical dimensions 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 HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the HZ25W.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and HZ25W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung HZ25W
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-05-26 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $900 $350