Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ50W

On this page, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was released 13 months after the HZ50W making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the HZ50W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and HZ50W.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern V-Lux 30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.