Leica C vs Samsung ST30
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Leica C vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Introduced September 2013
- Other Name is Typ112
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
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Here, we will be contrasting the Leica C vs Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the C (1/1.7") and ST30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe C was revealed 2 years after the ST30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica C being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the C matches up versus the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung ST30
| C | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2013 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 33 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Leica C
| ST30 | C |
|---|
Common features in the Leica C and Samsung ST30
| C | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Leica C vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica C has got external dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the C vs the ST30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C and ST30 is 92 and 98 respectively.
Leica C vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and ST30.
Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica C will provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern C will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica C vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Leica C | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Samsung |
| Model | Leica C | Samsung ST30 |
| Otherwise known as | Typ112 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2013-09-08 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 1% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 87 gr (0.19 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $1,299 | $55 |
