Leica CL vs Samsung NX500
82 Imaging
67 Features
58 Overall
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87 Imaging
66 Features
80 Overall
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced November 2017
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- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Announced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX300
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Its time to look much closer at the Leica CL versus Samsung NX500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CL was announced 2 years later than the NX500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the CL grades versus the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica CL and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Samsung NX500
| CL | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2017 |  | February 2015 | More recent by 34 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1036k | Crisper screen (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Leica CL
| NX500 | CL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica CL and Samsung NX500
| CL | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica CL vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica CL offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Check out the Leica CL versus Samsung NX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the CL versus the NX500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL and NX500 is 82 and 87 respectively.
Leica CL vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and NX500.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX500 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern CL is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica CL vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
| Leica CL | Samsung NX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Samsung |
| Model | Leica CL | Samsung NX500 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-11-21 | 2015-02-06 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Maestro II | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 28MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 209 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica L | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 30 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| 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 silent shutter speed | 1/25000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 403 gr (0.89 lb) | 287 gr (0.63 lb) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 87 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1379 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 370 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-DC12 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $3,799 | $800 |