Leica SL vs Samsung NX30

Below, we are reviewing the Leica SL and Samsung NX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the SL (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very comparable but the SL (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL was announced 22 months after the NX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SL scores against the NX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL & Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are provided at Leica SL Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica SL has got physical dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica SL and Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SL vs the NX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL and NX30 is 67 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL and NX30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SL will have a benefit in sensor technology.