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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Launched May 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 30 was introduced 19 months before the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung WB250F

 V-Lux 30 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WB250F V-Lux 30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2011Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB250F

 V-Lux 30 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the WB250F.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and WB250F.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (219g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (219g)
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
34
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB250F
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-05-26 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $900 $250