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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(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
Samsung TL100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung TL100

 V-Lux 30 TL100 
LaunchedMay 2011January 2009Newer by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 TL100 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung TL100

 V-Lux 30 TL100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
Samsung TL100 Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (219g)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
48
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung TL100
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung TL100
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