Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
C | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Leica C
Galaxy Camera 3G | C | |||
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Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Leica C and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Leica C | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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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 |