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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Lets look closer at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 2 years after the SL820 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung SL820

 V-Lux 30 SL820 
IntroducedMay 2011February 2009Newer by 28 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 SL820 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung SL820

 V-Lux 30 SL820 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the SL820.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and SL820.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
67
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
27
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung SL820
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung SL820
Alternate name - IT100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-26 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.50 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
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $900 $280