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Leica CL vs Samsung NX200

Portability
82
Imaging
67
Features
58
Overall
63
Leica CL front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Leica CL vs Samsung NX200 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 NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica CL vs Samsung NX200, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the CL (24MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The CL was manufactured 5 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CL grades against the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Samsung NX200

 CL NX200 
AnnouncedNovember 2017February 2012More recent by 70 months
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Leica CL

 NX200 CL 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Leica CL and Samsung NX200

 CL NX200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica CL vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica CL comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CL and the NX200.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL and NX200 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and NX200.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica CL to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer CL will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
72
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (223g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/25,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
55
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
66
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors (223g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography information
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
68
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
34
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (223g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Samsung NX200
 Leica CLSamsung NX200
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica CL Samsung NX200
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-11-21 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Samsung NX
Available lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
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 quiet shutter speed 1/25000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 220 shots 330 shots
Battery type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $3,799 $818