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Leica C vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Leica C vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Leica C vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Leica C versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close but the C (1/1.7") and PL200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The C was released 3 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the C matches up vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung PL200

 C PL200 
LaunchedSeptember 2013July 2010Fresher by 39 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Leica C

 PL200 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Samsung PL200

 C PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica C vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica C features outer dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the C vs the PL200.

Leica C vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica C vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and PL200.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung PL200 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern C will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica C vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography information
Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography information
Samsung PL200 Travel photography information
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Leica C vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Samsung PL200
 Leica CSamsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model type Leica C Samsung PL200
Also called as Typ112 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-09-08 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,299 $0