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Leica CL vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
82
Imaging
67
Features
58
Overall
63
Leica CL front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Leica CL vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Announced November 2017
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Leica CL vs Samsung NX300M, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The CL was launched 4 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CL scores vs the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Samsung NX300M

 CL NX300M 
ReleasedNovember 2017January 2013Fresher by 60 months
Screen resolution1040k768kClearer screen (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Leica CL

 NX300M CL 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Leica CL and Samsung NX300M

 CL NX300M 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica CL vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica CL features external 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) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the CL against the NX300M.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL and NX300M is 82 and 86 respectively.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL and NX300M.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Leica CL to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern CL will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica CL vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL Portrait photography information
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography information
72
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica CL
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography details
Samsung NX300M Sports photography details
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/25,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
66
has focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
66
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography details
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography details
68
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 shots)
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica CL
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
33
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Samsung NX300M
 Leica CLSamsung NX300M
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica CL Samsung NX300M
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-11-21 2013-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6014 x 4014 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens support Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $3,799 $699