Samsung TL500 vs Leica C

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Samsung TL500 vs Leica C

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
10.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Samsung TL500 Review.

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica C Review.

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Differences

Samsung TL500 advantages over Leica C

Less expensive
$450 vs $699 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene

Leica C advantages over Samsung TL500

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
200 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
C test data on DxO Mark TL500 test data on DxO Mark

193 vs 129 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Lighter weight
195g vs 315g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
922k vs 614k 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
12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
250 vs 16 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus XZ-1

Samsung TL500

Olympus XZ-1

$450
1/1.7 inch

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

$500
1/1.63 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Integrated ND filter

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Olympus XZ-1

Leica C

Olympus XZ-1

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$500
1/1.63 inch

Less expensive
Integrated ND filter

Compare Leica C vs Olympus XZ-1

Compared to Canon S100

Samsung TL500

Canon S100

$450
1/1.7 inch

Tiltable Screen
More dots on screen

$429
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Higher effective ISO

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Canon S100

Leica C

Canon S100

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Leica C vs Canon S100

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Samsung TL500

Olympus XZ-2

$450
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Olympus XZ-2

Leica C

Olympus XZ-2

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Wi-Fi

$470
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Panasonic LF1

Samsung TL500

Panasonic LF1

$450
1/1.7 inch

Tiltable Screen
Hot shoe

$248
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Panasonic LF1

Leica C

Panasonic LF1

$699
1/1.7 inch

$248
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive

Compare Leica C vs Panasonic LF1

Compared to Canon N100

Samsung TL500

Canon N100

$450
1/1.7 inch

RAW file ability
Manual focus

$349
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Canon N100

Leica C

Canon N100

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$349
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Leica C vs Canon N100

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