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Leica C vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Leica C vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as Typ112
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Leica C vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica C vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the C (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The C was introduced 4 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the C grades vs the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung TL220

 C TL220 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013August 2009More recent by 50 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Leica C

 TL220 C 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica C and Samsung TL220

 C TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica C vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica C offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Leica C vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the C vs the TL220.

Leica C vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Leica C vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and TL220.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The C has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent C should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica C vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography features
Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica C
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
39
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Leica C vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Samsung TL220
 Leica CSamsung TL220
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica C Samsung TL220
Also called Typ112 ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-09-08 2009-08-13
Body design 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,299 $90