Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F
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![Leica V-Lux 30 front Leica V-Lux 30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-30/Leica-V-Lux-30-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB50F front Samsung WB50F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB50F/Samsung-WB50F-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 3 years before the WB50F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung WB50F
V-Lux 30 | WB50F | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Leica V-Lux 30
WB50F | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2011 | Fresher by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB50F
V-Lux 30 | WB50F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 has external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the WB50F.
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Samsung-WB50F-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Samsung-WB50F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and WB50F.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Samsung-WB50F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Samsung-WB50F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Samsung WB50F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-05-26 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 pounds) | 207g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $900 | $180 |