Clicky

Leica TL2 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Leica TL2 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Introduced July 2017
  • Succeeded the Leica TL
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Leica TL2 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica TL2 versus Samsung ST100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The TL2 was introduced 7 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL2 matches up versus the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung ST100

 TL2 ST100 
ReleasedJuly 2017January 2010Fresher by 92 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3.7"3.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1230k1152kSharper screen (+78k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Leica TL2

 ST100 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung ST100

 TL2 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL2 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica TL2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Leica TL2 versus Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL2 against the ST100.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and ST100 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica TL2 will offer greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher TL2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography factors
Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (155g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
63
provides touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
60
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (155g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (250 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
29
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Leica TL2 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Samsung ST100
 Leica TL2Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica TL2 Samsung ST100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-07-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4014 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 50000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $2,195 $250