Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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88 Imaging
34 Features
54 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 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)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternate Name is EX1
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe V-Lux 30 was introduced 11 months after the TL500 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung TL500
V-Lux 30 | TL500 | |||
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Released | May 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 11 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Leica V-Lux 30
TL500 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung TL500
V-Lux 30 | TL500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the TL500.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and TL500.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 30 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 30 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 30 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Samsung TL500 |
Also called as | - | EX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-05-26 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 pounds) | 386g (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $900 | $527 |