Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Introduced May 2011
(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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung SL820
V-Lux 30 | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | May 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 28 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Leica V-Lux 30
SL820 | V-Lux 30 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung SL820
V-Lux 30 | SL820 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |