Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Released May 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternative Name is ST50

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 30 was announced 2 years after the TL100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung TL100
V-Lux 30 | TL100 | |||
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Launched | May 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Leica V-Lux 30
TL100 | V-Lux 30 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung TL100
V-Lux 30 | TL100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the TL100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and TL100.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 30 | Samsung TL100 |
Alternate name | - | ST50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-05-26 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $900 | $22 |