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Leica TL2 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Leica TL2 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2017
  • Replaced the Leica TL
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica TL2 vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TL2 was launched 4 years later than the WB250F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL2 scores vs the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung WB250F

 TL2 WB250F 
LaunchedJuly 2017January 2013More recent by 55 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Leica TL2

 WB250F TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung WB250F

 TL2 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL2 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL2 versus the WB250F.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and WB250F is 85 and 93 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and WB250F.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica TL2 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern TL2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
36
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
63
supports focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (250 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
no Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Samsung WB250F
 Leica TL2Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica TL2 Samsung WB250F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-07-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 6016 x 4014 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 50000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Number of lenses 4 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $2,195 $250