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Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Announced September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Leica C and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the C (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The C was revealed 13 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the C grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 C Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedSeptember 2013August 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k0kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Leica C

 Galaxy Camera 3G C 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica C and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 C Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica C has external measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the C against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern C is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica C
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
36
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Leica CSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica C Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Also referred to as Typ112 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-09-08 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,299 $606