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Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2017
  • Replaced the Leica TL
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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Leica TL2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL2 was unveiled 4 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL2 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TL2 Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedJuly 2017August 2012More recent by 60 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution1230k0kClearer display (+1230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Leica TL2

 Galaxy Camera 3G TL2 
Display sizing4.8"3.7"Larger display (+1.1")

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TL2 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 has outer measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 85 and 90 respectively.

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Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL2 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica TL2 will show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher TL2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica TL2
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
63
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
37
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Leica TL2Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica TL2 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-07-10 2012-08-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 6016 x 4014 -
Max native ISO 50000 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Available lenses 4 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
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 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $2,195 $606