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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Announced April 2014
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Leica T Type 701 versus Samsung ST95, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The T Type 701 was manufactured 3 years later than the ST95 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the T Type 701 grades vs the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Samsung ST95

 T Type 701 ST95 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2011More recent by 40 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k460kClearer screen (+840k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Leica T Type 701

 ST95 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung ST95

 T Type 701 ST95 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 has exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the T Type 701 vs the ST95.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and ST95 is 85 and 99 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and ST95.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The T Type 701 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern T Type 701 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography features
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography details
Samsung ST95 Street photography details
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography info
Samsung ST95 Sports photography info
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica T Type 701
Travel photography with Samsung ST95
69
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone port
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Samsung ST95
 Leica T Typ 701Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Samsung ST95
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-04-24 2011-01-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4944 x 3278 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12500 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Amount of lenses 4 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,300 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) -
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,603 $145