Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
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- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
- Introduced November 2018
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013
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Following is a extensive assessment of the Leica D-Lux 7 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly close but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe D-Lux 7 was brought out 5 years after the Galaxy NX which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 matches up versus the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| D-Lux 7 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2018 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 66 months |
| Display resolution | 1240k |  | 922k | Sharper display (+318k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Leica D-Lux 7
| Galaxy NX | D-Lux 7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Samsung Galaxy NX
| D-Lux 7 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 7 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the Galaxy NX.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and Galaxy NX is 81 and 82 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and Galaxy NX.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 7 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Samsung |
| Model type | Leica D-Lux 7 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2018-11-20 | 2013-06-20 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 17MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,240k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | HD TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1800 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 403g (0.89 pounds) | 495g (1.09 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 340 photos | 440 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $1,193 | $1,300 |
