Leica SL vs Samsung NX20

On this page, we are looking at the Leica SL and Samsung NX20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the SL (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very similar but the SL (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SL was unveiled 3 years after the NX20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL scores versus the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are provided at Leica SL Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica SL features external measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Leica SL and Samsung NX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL vs the NX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL and NX20 is 67 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL and NX20.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SL provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.