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Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Introduced November 2017
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Updated by Samsung NX1100
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the CL (24MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The CL was brought out 5 years after the NX1000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CL matches up vs the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Samsung NX1000

 CL NX1000 
IntroducedNovember 2017April 2012Newer by 69 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Leica CL

 NX1000 CL 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Leica CL and Samsung NX1000

 CL NX1000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica CL enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CL versus the NX1000.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL and NX1000 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and NX1000.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica CL to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern CL is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography factors
72
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica CL
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography factors
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/25,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica CL
Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
66
has touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography factors
68
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (220 shots)
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging highlights
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
34
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Samsung NX1000
 Leica CLSamsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica CL Samsung NX1000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-11-21 2012-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6014 x 4014 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 50000 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Samsung NX
Available lenses 30 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life 220 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $3,799 $388