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Leica CL vs Samsung NX100

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Leica CL vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Released November 2017
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Leica CL versus Samsung NX100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the CL (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The CL was introduced 7 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CL scores against the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Samsung NX100

 CL NX100 
LaunchedNovember 2017September 2010More recent by 88 months
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Leica CL

 NX100 CL 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Leica CL and Samsung NX100

 CL NX100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica CL vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica CL features physical dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CL versus the NX100.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and NX100 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and NX100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Leica CL to produce greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer CL is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL Portrait photography info
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography info
73
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography factors
Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/25,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL Travel photography factors
Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
66
has touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
66
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
good megapixels (15MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography information
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography information
69
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
33
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
31
has image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Samsung NX100
 Leica CLSamsung NX100
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica CL Samsung NX100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-11-21 2010-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6014 x 4014 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 50000 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 30 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/25000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 gr (0.89 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life 220 images 420 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $3,799 $386