Leica CL vs Samsung NX3000

Following is a detailed assessment of the Leica CL vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the CL (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The CL was manufactured 3 years after the NX3000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CL grades versus the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica CL and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica CL has outer measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the CL compared to the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and NX3000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Leica CL to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent CL provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.