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Leica SL vs Samsung NX11

Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74
Leica SL front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Leica SL vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Additionally Known as Typ 601
  • Successor is Leica SL2
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
Photography Glossary

Leica SL vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Leica SL versus Samsung NX11, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL (24MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the SL (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL was introduced 4 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL matches up versus the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Samsung NX11

 SL NX11 
AnnouncedOctober 2015December 2010More recent by 59 months
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Leica SL

 NX11 SL 

Common features in the Leica SL and Samsung NX11

 SL NX11 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica SL vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica SL comes with external measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SL vs the NX11.

Leica SL vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL and NX11 is 67 and 80 respectively.

Leica SL vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL and NX11.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica SL will provide you with more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SL will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica SL vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Leica SL vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
83
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica SL as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL Sports photography information
Samsung NX11 Sports photography information
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
63
great battery (400 per charge)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (499g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography advice
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
24
supports face detect focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Leica SL vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL and Samsung NX11
 Leica SLSamsung NX11
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica SL Samsung NX11
Also called as Typ 601 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-10-21 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 50000 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Samsung NX
Total lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 4,400k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 847g (1.87 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 88 63
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 10.8
DXO Low light rating 1821 553
Other
Battery life 400 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $7,450 $626