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Leica SL vs Samsung NX5

Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74
Leica SL front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Released October 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 601
  • Replacement is Leica SL2
Samsung NX5
(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
  • Launched June 2010
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Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica SL and Samsung NX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the SL (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL was brought out 5 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SL grades against the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Samsung NX5

 SL NX5 
LaunchedOctober 2015June 2010Fresher by 66 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Leica SL

 NX5 SL 

Common features in the Leica SL and Samsung NX5

 SL NX5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL has got outside dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SL vs the NX5.

Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL and NX5 is 67 and 80 respectively.

Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL and NX5.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica SL will provide you with extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SL will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica SL
Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
83
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica SL Street photography features
Samsung NX5 Street photography features
69
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL Sports photography details
Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL Travel photography details
Samsung NX5 Travel photography details
65
weather proofing
has touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
low battery life (400 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
63
great battery life (400 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography factors
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (400 per charge)
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL Vlogging details
Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
24
includes face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL and Samsung NX5
 Leica SLSamsung NX5
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica SL Samsung NX5
Otherwise known as Typ 601 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-10-21 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 50000 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Number of lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 4,400 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 847g (1.87 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
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 Overall score 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1821 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 400 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch cost $7,450 $499