• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Leica C-LUX 3 advantages over Samsung WB850F

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Lighter weight
    126g vs 226g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 16 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Samsung WB850F advantages over Leica C-LUX 3

  • Less expensive
    $379 vs $599 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    483 mm vs 125 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX37

Leica C-LUX 3
Panasonic DMC-FX37
  • $599
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $289
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
Samsung WB850F
Panasonic DMC-FX37
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $289
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Leica C-LUX 3
Panasonic DMC-FX48S
  • $599
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Samsung WB850F
Panasonic DMC-FX48S
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Canon SD940 IS

Leica C-LUX 3
Canon SD940 IS
  • $599
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
Samsung WB850F
Canon SD940 IS
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Samsung Galaxy Camera

Leica C-LUX 3
Samsung Galaxy Camera
  • $599
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
Samsung WB850F
Samsung Galaxy Camera
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner

Compared to Samsung WB800F

Leica C-LUX 3
Samsung WB800F
  • $599
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
Samsung WB850F
Samsung WB800F
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
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