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Leica CL vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Leica CL vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Released November 2017
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Leica CL versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the CL (24MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The CL was launched 4 years later than the NX2000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the CL grades versus the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Samsung NX2000

 CL NX2000 
RevealedNovember 2017November 2013Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Leica CL

 NX2000 CL 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1040kSharper screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Leica CL and Samsung NX2000

 CL NX2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica CL vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica CL offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Leica CL versus Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the CL versus the NX2000.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL and NX2000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Leica CL to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent CL provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
72
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica CL
Street photography with Samsung NX2000
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/25,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
66
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors (228g)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
68
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
35
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (228g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Samsung NX2000
 Leica CLSamsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica CL Samsung NX2000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-11-21 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6014 x 4014 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Total lenses 30 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/25000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lbs) 228 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 220 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $3,799 $599