Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 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
- Revealed May 2011
(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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 & Samsung TL350. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung TL350
V-Lux 30 | TL350 | |||
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Announced | May 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Leica V-Lux 30
TL350 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung TL350
V-Lux 30 | TL350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Samsung TL350 | |
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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 |