Leica C vs Samsung TL220
92 Imaging
37 Features
59 Overall
45


95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
31
Leica C vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica C vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C and Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung TL220
C | TL220 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | September 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 50 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Leica C vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Leica C | Samsung 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 |