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Leica C vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Leica C vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Introduced September 2013
  • Also referred to as Typ112
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Leica C vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Leica C and Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the C (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and WB350F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The C was announced 4 months prior to the WB350F which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the C scores against the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung WB350F

 C WB350F 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Leica C

 WB350F C 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica C and Samsung WB350F

 C WB350F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica C vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica C has physical measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the C versus the WB350F.

Leica C vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the C and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica C vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the C and WB350F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB350F will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Leica C vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica C
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
42
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica C as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography details
Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography information
Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (276g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Leica C vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Samsung WB350F
 Leica CSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica C Samsung WB350F
Also called Typ112 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-09-08 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,299 $260