Samsung ST66 vs Leica X2 Specifications

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
36.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Samsung ST66
Leica X2

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	ST66	X2
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$119.00	$1995.00
Street Price:	$229.95	$1,499.00
Date Available:	2012-03-15	2012-05-10
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	3.6 oz (101 g)	12.2 oz (345 g) includes batteries
Size:	3.5 x 2.1 x 0.7 in. (90 x 53 x 17 mm)	4.9 x 2.7 x 2.0 in. (124 x 69 x 52 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	16.1	16.2
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.34 microns	4.79 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:		RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1984 x 1488 (3.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)	4944 x 3272 (16.2 MP, Other), 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4288 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG	JPEG, .DNG RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	No
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30p/15p) 640x480 (30p/15p) 320x240 (30p/15p)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:		Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	Samsung Zoom	Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH, 8 elements in 6 groups with 1 aspherical element
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 125mm	36mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.5 - 22.5mm	24mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.5 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - ???	f/2.8 - f/16.0 in 1/3EV steps
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 5x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Centre AF, Face Detection AF, Object Tracking AF, Smart Face Recognition AF	Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		Optional optical or EVF.
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		12500
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500
Auto ISO Mode:	No	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom	Auto, halogen, daylight, flash, cloudy, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting with fine tuning
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 8 sec	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE	Smart multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, selective (spot) metering
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Picture-in-Picture, Live Panorama Smart Auto : Portrait, Night Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Night, Backlight, Landscape, White, NaturalGreen, BlueSky, Sunset, Macro, Macro Text, Macro Color, Tripod, Action, Fireworks Scene : Funny Face, Intelligent Portrait, Magic Frame, Beauty-Shot, Night, Landscape, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach&Snow
Self Timer:	2, 10, Double seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix	Auto, flash exposure correction, red-eye correction, fill-in flash, slow sync, studio, 1st/2nd curtain sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Wide : 0.3m - 4.2m Tele : 0.5m - 1.6m (ISO AUTO)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	microSD / microSDHC	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		.DNG RAW
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Included Memory:		110.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	No	No
Remote Control:		No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):		5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		8
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		450 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:		Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration)
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	720p Video, Live Panorama, Smart Auto 2.0, Magic Frame, Picture-in-Picture, Funny Face. Available in a range of vibrant and trendy colors.