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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung WB350F

 V-Lux 30 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WB350F V-Lux 30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2011More recent by 31 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB350F

 V-Lux 30 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 features external 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 WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the WB350F.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and WB350F.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography information
Samsung WB350F Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
67
lighter than others in class (219g)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging features
Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB350F
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-05-26 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $260