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Leica C vs Samsung WB210

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Leica C vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2013
  • Additionally Known as Typ112
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Leica C vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Leica C and Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close but the C (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was launched 2 years after the WB210 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the C grades against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung WB210

 C WB210 
ReleasedSeptember 2013July 2011Newer by 27 months
Screen resolution920k1kSharper screen (+919k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Leica C

 WB210 C 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica C and Samsung WB210

 C WB210 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica C vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica C features external measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the C against the WB210.

Leica C vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the C and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica C vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C and WB210.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB210 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger C will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica C vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Leica C vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Samsung WB210
 Leica CSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model type Leica C Samsung WB210
Also Known as Typ112 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-09-08 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,299 $279