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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed May 2011
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 19 months prior to the WB30F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung WB30F

 V-Lux 30 WB30F 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WB30F V-Lux 30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2011Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB30F

 V-Lux 30 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got external dimensions 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 WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the WB30F.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and WB30F.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (219g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB30F
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-26 2013-01-07
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $900 $180