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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Samsung NX3000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and NX3000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Q2 Monochrom was launched 6 years after the NX3000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Q2 Monochrom grades against the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Samsung NX3000

 Q2 Monochrom NX3000 
RevealedOctober 2020May 2014Newer by 78 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 NX3000 Q2 Monochrom 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Samsung NX3000

 Q2 Monochrom NX3000 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom against the NX3000.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and NX3000 is 60 and 89 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 Monochrom and NX3000.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q2 Monochrom due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will render more detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Q2 Monochrom provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography info
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography info
88
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Street photography highlights
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (100,000)
fixed screen
heavier than others in class (734g)
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography highlights
80
silent mode (1/40,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
has no phase detect AF
57
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography features
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography features
66
better than average battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
excellent megapixels (47MP)
great max aperture (f1.7)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (734g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (100,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging advice
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging advice
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (734 grams)
34
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (230g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Samsung NX3000
 Leica Q2 MonochromSamsung NX3000
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica Q2 Monochrom Samsung NX3000
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-11 2014-05-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 100000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focusing range 17cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 734 grams (1.62 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $5,995 $897