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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Announced May 2011
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 7 months prior to the WB150F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung WB150F

 V-Lux 30 WB150F 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WB150F V-Lux 30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2011Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB150F

 V-Lux 30 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 features external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the WB150F.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and WB150F.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (219g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
has touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB150F
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-05-26 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $230