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Leica CL vs Samsung NX210

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Leica CL vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2017
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica CL and Samsung NX210, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the CL (24MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The CL was released 5 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the CL scores versus the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Samsung NX210

 CL NX210 
LaunchedNovember 2017August 2012More recent by 65 months
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Leica CL

 NX210 CL 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Leica CL and Samsung NX210

 CL NX210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica CL vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica CL provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the CL versus the NX210.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL and NX210 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CL and NX210.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica CL to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern CL provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
73
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica CL
Street photography with Samsung NX210
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/25,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
56
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
66
provides touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography info
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography info
69
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica CL
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
33
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
34
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Samsung NX210
 Leica CLSamsung NX210
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica CL Samsung NX210
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-11-21 2012-08-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 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
Peak resolution 6014 x 4014 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 50000 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/25000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $3,799 $625