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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Revealed May 2011
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 3 years prior to the WB2200F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the WB2200F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung WB2200F

 V-Lux 30 WB2200F 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WB2200F V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2011More recent by 31 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB2200F

 V-Lux 30 WB2200F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the WB2200F.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and WB2200F is 90 and 59 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB2200F to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (219g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography info
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
34
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
25
rather wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (708g)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB2200F
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-05-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 pounds) 708g (1.56 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $900 $599