Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung NX200

Here, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 9 months before the NX200 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the NX200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung NX200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the NX200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and NX200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will give greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.