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Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Leica C
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 C Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedSeptember 2013August 2012More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k0kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Leica C

 Galaxy Camera 4G C 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica C and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 C Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica C as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica C as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica C
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
39
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
36
decently wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Leica C vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Leica CSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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