Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 100000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 28mm (F1.7) lens
- 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed October 2020
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed March 2014
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Samsung NX mini, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and NX mini (1") come with different sensor sizes.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe Q2 Monochrom was unveiled 6 years after the NX mini which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Q2 Monochrom grades against the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Samsung NX mini
Q2 Monochrom | NX mini | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | March 2014 | More modern by 80 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 461k | Sharper screen (+579k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica Q2 Monochrom
NX mini | Q2 Monochrom | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Samsung NX mini
Q2 Monochrom | NX mini | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 Monochrom provides physical dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Q2 Monochrom vs the NX mini.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and NX mini is 60 and 93 respectively.
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 Monochrom and NX mini.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will deliver greater detail having an extra 26.5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Q2 Monochrom provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Leica Q2 Monochrom | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Samsung NX mini |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-10-11 | 2014-03-19 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47MP | 20.5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 100000 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest 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 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 17cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 2 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 734 gr (1.62 lbs) | 196 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | 350 images | 650 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $5,995 | $530 |