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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very close but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The M-E Typ 220 was launched very close to the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 M-E Typ 220 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Galaxy Camera 3G M-E Typ 220 
Display dimensions4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 M-E Typ 220 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M-E Typ 220 provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 79 and 90 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
46
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
57
good resolution (18MP)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
47
rather wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
37
rather wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Leica M-E Typ 220Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2012-08-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 5212 x 3472 -
Max native ISO 2500 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Number of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585g (1.29 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 787 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $606