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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Revealed May 2011
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung TL350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 16 months later than the TL350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the TL350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung TL350

 V-Lux 30 TL350 
AnnouncedMay 2011February 2010More recent by 16 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 TL350 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung TL350

 V-Lux 30 TL350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung TL350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the TL350.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and TL350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and TL350.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Samsung TL350
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
provides focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung TL350
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung TL350
Also called as - WB2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-26 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 195 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $400