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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced May 2011
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 3 years earlier than the WB35F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung WB35F

 V-Lux 30 WB35F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WB35F V-Lux 30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2011More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB35F

 V-Lux 30 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the WB35F.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and WB35F.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB35F
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-05-26 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $130