Leica CL vs Samsung NX300

Here, we will be evaluating the Leica CL and Samsung NX300, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the CL (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The CL was unveiled 4 years later than the NX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CL matches up against the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica CL and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica CL has got 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) whilst the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica CL and Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the CL against the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL and NX300 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and NX300.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Leica CL to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer CL is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.