• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 31.00mm - 217.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung CL80 advantages over Leica V-LUX 3

  • Slower slow-motion
    1000 fps vs 220 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 95 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    150g vs 540g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Leica V-LUX 3 advantages over Samsung CL80

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 217 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 31 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 16 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Samsung CL80
Panasonic DMC-ZR1
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Samsung CL80 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Leica V-LUX 3
Panasonic DMC-ZR1
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Leica V-LUX 3 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FH20

Samsung CL80
Panasonic DMC-FH20
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Samsung CL80 vs Panasonic DMC-FH20

Leica V-LUX 3
Panasonic DMC-FH20
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Leica V-LUX 3 vs Panasonic DMC-FH20

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZR3

Samsung CL80
Panasonic DMC-ZR3
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $236
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Samsung CL80 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR3

Leica V-LUX 3
Panasonic DMC-ZR3
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $236
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Leica V-LUX 3 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR3

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Samsung CL80
Panasonic FZ200
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung CL80 vs Panasonic FZ200

Leica V-LUX 3
Panasonic FZ200
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Leica V-LUX 3 vs Panasonic FZ200

Compared to Leica V-LUX 4

Samsung CL80
Leica V-LUX 4
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung CL80 vs Leica V-LUX 4

Leica V-LUX 3
Leica V-LUX 4
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Leica V-LUX 3 vs Leica V-LUX 4

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