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Leica C vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Leica C vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Leica C vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Leica C versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the C (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The C was announced 4 years after the SL202 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the C scores versus the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung SL202

 C SL202 
IntroducedSeptember 2013February 2009More modern by 56 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Leica C

 SL202 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Samsung SL202

 C SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Leica C vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica C provides 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) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Leica C versus Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the C compared to the SL202.

Leica C vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica C vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C and SL202.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica C will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger C provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica C vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
24
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica C as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
26
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Leica C vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Samsung SL202
 Leica CSamsung SL202
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model Leica C Samsung SL202
Also Known as Typ112 PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-09-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
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 rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,299 $140