Leica C vs Samsung DV150F

Here, we are contrasting the Leica C vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The C was launched 9 months later than the DV150F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the C grades versus the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica C offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the C versus the DV150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C and DV150F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung DV150F will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger C provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.