Leica X1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Leica X1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The X1 was launched 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the X1 scores against the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are provided at Leica X1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica X1 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the X1 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and Galaxy Camera is 89 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X1 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older X1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.