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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Introduced May 2011
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 2 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung SL202

 V-Lux 30 SL202 
ReleasedMay 2011February 2009Fresher by 28 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 SL202 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung SL202

 V-Lux 30 SL202 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the SL202.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
Samsung SL202 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (260 shots)
no Timelapse function
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
27
really wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung SL202
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-26 2009-02-17
Body design 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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $900 $140