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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Launched May 2011
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 2 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung SL102

 V-Lux 30 SL102 
IntroducedMay 2011January 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 SL102 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung SL102

 V-Lux 30 SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got 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) while the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung SL102 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the SL102.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and SL102.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
30
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Samsung SL102
64
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than others in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
67
lighter than competition (219g)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than others in class (116g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
30
great max aperture (f)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung SL102
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-26 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.48 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $900 $130