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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Launched May 2011
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 19 months earlier than the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung WB800F

 V-Lux 30 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WB800F V-Lux 30 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2011More modern by 19 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB800F

 V-Lux 30 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has external measurements 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 WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the WB800F.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and WB800F.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
46
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
has touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung WB800F
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-05-26 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $300