Leica SL vs Samsung NX5
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Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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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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.
Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are provided at Leica SL Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Samsung NX5
SL | NX5 | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | June 2010 | Fresher by 66 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Leica SL
NX5 | SL |
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Common features in the Leica SL and Samsung NX5
SL | NX5 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Leica SL and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL and NX5 is 67 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Leica SL vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Leica SL | Samsung NX5 | |
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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 |