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Leica vs Samsung Galaxy NX Comparison

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Leica TL2

24 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Samsung Galaxy NX

20 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Mirrorless cameras from Leica and Samsung. Leica TL2 was introduced to market in July 2017 and Samsung Galaxy NX was launched in June 2013. As you can see, Galaxy NX is 4 years older than . Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Leica TL2 has a 24.0 MP and Samsung Galaxy NX has a 20.0 MP resolution.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Leica TL2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-07-10
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Leica L Mount
  • 3.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 134 x 69 x 33 mm
  • Replaced Leica TL Compare

Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-06-20
  • 20MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 4.8" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 9 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 495g. 137 x 101 x 26 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Leica TL2 over Samsung Galaxy NX
Max Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
50.000 vs 25.600 95% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.230k dots vs 922k dots 33% higher resolution screen
Weight
399 g vs 495 g 96 g lighter
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone


Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy NX over Leica TL2
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
LCD Screen Size
4.8" vs 3.7" 1.1 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/6000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 7.0fps 2 fps faster
Battery Life
440 shots vs 250 shots 190 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Sensor Pixel Area
18.48µm2 vs 15.34µm2 20% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3.7" vs 4.8" Large display
Common Weaknesses of Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Leica TL2 has external dimensions of 134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy NX has external dimensions of 137 x 101 x 26 mm (5.39 x 3.98 x 1.02″) and weighs 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX. Leica TL2 is 3mm narrower and 32mm shorter than Samsung Galaxy NX but it is also 7mm thicker.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX.
Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Leica TL2 is significantly lighter (96g ) than the Samsung Galaxy NX which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Leica TL2 nor Samsung Galaxy NX provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung Galaxy NX's 4.8" LCD screen is slightly larger than Leica TL2's 3.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX: Sensor Comparison

Leica TL2 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy NX has a 20.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DRIMe IV processor.

Below you can see the and Galaxy NX sensor size comparison.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX Cameras


Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Samsung Galaxy NX has an advantage over Leica TL2 There are 32 lenses for Samsung Galaxy NX's Samsung NX mount, on the other hand there are only 4 lenses for Leica TL2's Leica L lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 0 lenses for Leica L mount and 7 lenses for Samsung NX mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Leica TL2 Lenses # of Samsung Galaxy NX Lenses
Standard Zoom 1 4
Standard Prime 1 5
Wideangle Zoom n/a 1
Wideangle Prime 2 11
Telephoto Zoom n/a 2
Telephoto Prime n/a 3
SuperZoom n/a 1
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a 4
Macro Prime n/a 1
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 4 32

What types of Photography are Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Leica TL2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung Galaxy NX for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Leica TL2 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung Galaxy NX for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Leica TL2 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Samsung Galaxy NX for Sports Photography

GOOD
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/6000s
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Leica TL2 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Samsung Galaxy NX for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
399g
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
495g
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Leica TL2 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung Galaxy NX for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Live-view
Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealings
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Leica TL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX scores compare:

Leica TL2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #31 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #198 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Samsung Galaxy NX
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #72 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #194 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Samsung Galaxy NX has a higher Overall Score than the Leica TL2 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica TL2 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Leica TL2 Samsung Galaxy NX
Brand Leica Samsung
Announced 2017-07-10 2013-06-20
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.7 mm 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Area 370.52mm2 368.95mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 6016 x 4014 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 50,000 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Leica L Samsung NX
Number of Available Lenses 4 32
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.7" 4.8"
Resolution 1,230k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/6000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/40000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/180s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 9.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 495g
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm 137 x 101 x 26mm
Battery Life 250 shots 440 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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