Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500
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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung HZ50W
| V-Lux 30 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2011 | May 2010 | More modern by 13 months | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Leica V-Lux 30
| HZ50W | V-Lux 30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung HZ50W
| V-Lux 30 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
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.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
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.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Leica V-Lux 30 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Samsung |
| Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also called as | - | WB5500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-05-26 | 2010-05-03 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | 219g (0.48 pounds) | 426g (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $900 | $250 |