Leica V-Lux 30

Leica V-Lux 30 is Leica's Small Sensor Superzoom digital camera initially released on May of 2011. The camera features a 14MP, CMOS 1/2.3" size sensor with a maximum resolution of 4320 x 3240.

The V-Lux 30 is positioned #136 out of 244 in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and all around #703 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. Remember to check our Advanced camera filter to find camera results based on your personalized criteria.

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The Leica V-Lux 30 is part of a family of products. You can view the complete list below.

You can view the V-Lux 30 from several angles in the gallery below.

Here is a collection of positives and negatives of the Leica V-Lux 30 based on criterias that are normally viewed as essential in a digital camera.

The Leica V-Lux 30 houses the Venus Engine FHD chip. The specification of the sensor in the Leica V-Lux 30 is 6.08mm x 4.56mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor can resolve 4320 x 3240 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera has got Image Stabilization (Optical). Optical stabilization is more desirable than digital stabilization as the latter can easily lead to cropping.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 14 megapixels and includes a standard ISO range of 80 - 6400. Sadly, RAW format is not supported so the user has less margin for error.

The image below illustrates the V-Lux 30's sensor size compared to other popular sizes. The V-Lux 30 sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.9 and is showcased in green.

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To get an idea of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Leica V-Lux 30 has a weight of 0.48 lb (219g / 7.73 ounces) and the size of the camera is 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7"). The weight of normal Small Sensor Superzoom camera is 387g so the Leica V-Lux 30 is lighter compared to other rivals.

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The following is a photo of the Leica V-Lux 30 besides a softdrink to help you to have a sense of its size.

The top view below will show you the button arrangement on the V-Lux 30.

The V-Lux 30 has an inbuilt lens giving a focal range of 24-384mm giving it a 16.0 x zoom which is amazing and can enable you to zoom right in.

At it's widest 24mm, the lens provides an aperture of f3.3 which is kind of sluggish and not great in low light events and you will probably find it hard to capture a shallow depth of field. You will also have to boost your ISO setting which results in noisy photos. On the long end, 384mm is excellent zoom and comes with f5.9 which is quite slow and you may have to use slower shutter speeds.

The V-Lux 30 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Cameras that consist of NFC or Bluetooth connectivity can easily be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You can send files and at times alter camera settings without the hassle of connecting physically with the camera.

Many apps also allow a Liveview and click the shutter whenever you aren't near the camera. If the camera provides a HDMI out, it could be attached to an external display. A lot of cameras will allow you to recharge the battery with the USB port.

The maximum video quality in the Leica V-Lux 30 is 1920 x 1080 and it can save in MPEG-4 and AVCHD file format. 1080p quality is an excellent balance in video quality vs file size but FULL HD isn't going to leave you with much room to crop. The body doesn't feature a mic or headphone jack so you have got zero control over your sound. It is perhaps a better idea to have a look at an alternative camera should you need decent sound in your videos.

Leica V-Lux 30 doesn't have weather sealing so rainy conditions may damage the camera.

The Leica V-Lux 30 features a 3 inch fixed display with a resolution of 460 thousand dots.

Moreover the display is touch friendly so you can easily change focus point plus change settings with your finger.

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The ViewFinder specs regarding Leica V-Lux 30 are the following:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders can be really helpful in bright outdoor conditions which may make the camera screen washed out and difficult to view.

Leica V-Lux 30 continuous shooting speed is 10.0 frames/s. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Leica V-Lux 30 has got just built in flash without external flash ability.

Leica V-Lux 30 has got only Contrast Based Auto Focus and doesn't have Phase Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more faster & exact compared to Contrast Based focusing.

It features 11 focus points to pick from. Leica V-Lux 30 has touch to focus. You can easily use your fingers in order to switch where you focus. It also boasts Tracking Auto Focus for moving subjects. Leica V-Lux 30 has no manual focusing. Manual focusing mode is good in low light conditions or you want more precise depth of field control.

The battery in the Leica V-Lux 30 is made to last for 260 images as per the CIPA measurements making it lower as compared to its rivals. The general Small Sensor Superzoom camera battery life is 316. Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with the highest possible (600) battery life in this category of cameras.

Listed below is a collection of Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm HS35EXR
V-Lux 30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR600 yesnono

Nikon B500
V-Lux 30 vs B500600 nonoyes

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Nikon L840
V-Lux 30 vs L840590 noyesno

Panasonic FZ200
V-Lux 30 vs FZ200540 yesnono

Leica V-Lux 4
V-Lux 30 vs V-Lux 4540 yesnono

The following illustration indicates a overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 for varying types of photography. To find out more, go to the specific paragraph below.

The Leica V-Lux 30 receives a score of 30 which is dreadful, and means the camera is not really acceptable for portraits. Shooting portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor dimensions, RAW support along with the capability to use external flash.

Coming in at a above average points total of 64, the Leica V-Lux 30 is a very decent option for street photography. A good street photography camera provides a good balance of image quality and portability.

A modest sports photography points tally of 47 indicates the Leica V-Lux 30 is somewhat suited for taking photos of sports. A camera needs excellent tracking and shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is pretty crucial when picking a travel camera. Overall, the Leica V-Lux 30 gets a above average 67 as a travelling camera which is a very decent pick for your journeys.

When you're looking to pick a digital camera for landscape photos, the most essential factor is going to be image quality. The Leica V-Lux 30 with it's dreadful grade of 41 for a landscape camera is not really acceptable in the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera should really posses a moving display screen, mic input and preferably IBIS. Considering all things, the Leica V-Lux 30 is not really acceptable as a vlog camera as it delivers a dreadful rating of 34.

If you need replacements to the V-Lux 30, below is a collection of the top scored cameras which fall within the class of Small Sensor Superzoom.

The line chart down below gives you a summary of the V-Lux 30 versus it's highest rated competitors shown previously.

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