Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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 4G Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

The C was released 13 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the C scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
C | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Leica C
Galaxy Camera 4G | C | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica C and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
C | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Leica C provides physical 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 Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the C and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the C and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern C provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Leica C | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica C | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Also called 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 dimensions | 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 Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,299 | $550 |