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Leica C vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Leica C vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Introduced September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Leica C vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica C vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The C was released 9 months later than the EX2F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the C matches up versus the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung EX2F

 C EX2F 
LaunchedSeptember 2013December 2012More recent by 9 months
Screen resolution920k0kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Leica C

 EX2F C 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica C and Samsung EX2F

 C EX2F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica C vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica C enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the C vs the EX2F.

Leica C vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the C and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica C vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and EX2F.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger C is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica C
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
42
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
42
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica C
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (294g)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography advice
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
39
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
71
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others (294g)
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Leica C vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Samsung EX2F
 Leica CSamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica C Samsung EX2F
Also Known as Typ112 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-09-08 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,299 $478