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Leica C vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Leica C vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as Typ112
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Leica C vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Leica C vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The C was introduced 9 months after the WB800F which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the C grades versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Samsung WB800F

 C WB800F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2013Newer by 9 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Leica C

 WB800F C 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica C and Samsung WB800F

 C WB800F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica C vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica C comes with outer 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 WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the C against the WB800F.

Leica C vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the C and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Leica C vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB800F will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher C is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica C
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica C as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica C
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Leica C vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Samsung WB800F
 Leica CSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica C Samsung WB800F
Also called as Typ112 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-09-08 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,299 $300