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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(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
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB1100F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung WB1100F

 V-Lux 30 WB1100F 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WB1100F V-Lux 30 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2011More recent by 31 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB1100F

 V-Lux 30 WB1100F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the WB1100F.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography information
29
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography advice
46
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography information
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
features touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (512g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (512g)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB1100F
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-05-26 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $900 $250