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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released April 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively well matched but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The T Type 701 was launched 21 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the T Type 701 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 T Type 701 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedApril 2014August 2012More modern by 21 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1300k0kCrisper screen (+1300k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Leica T Type 701

 Galaxy Camera 4G T Type 701 
Screen sizing4.8"3.7"Bigger screen (+1.1")

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 T Type 701 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the T Type 701 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 85 and 90 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T Type 701 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The T Type 701 features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more recent T Type 701 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica T Type 701
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
69
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
32
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
37
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Leica T Typ 701Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica T Typ 701 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-04-24 2012-08-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 4944 x 3278 -
Max native ISO 12500 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Amount of lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 1,300k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,603 $550