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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(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
Samsung NX mini
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Samsung NX mini

 Q2 Monochrom NX mini 
RevealedOctober 2020March 2014More modern by 80 months
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 NX mini Q2 Monochrom 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Samsung NX mini

 Q2 Monochrom NX mini 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
88
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
great MP (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (100,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than others (734 grams)
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
80
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
great MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
great battery life (650 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
66
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
great MP (47 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (734g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
great battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than average (196g)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography details
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
77
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
great MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (100,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (650 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
32
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than others (734g)
38
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than average (196g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Samsung NX mini
 Leica Q2 MonochromSamsung NX mini
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