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Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
76

Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released December 2020
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is very similar but the SL2-S (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The SL2-S was announced 6 years later than the NX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL2-S matches up versus the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Samsung NX1

		

		

			
 SL2-S NX1 
IntroducedDecember 2020September 2014More recent by 76 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1036kCrisper display (+1064k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 NX1 SL2-S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Samsung NX1

		

		

			
 SL2-S NX1 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL2-S offers external dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SL2-S vs the NX1.
Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and NX1 is 55 and 66 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and NX1.
Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL2-S using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SL2-S provides an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 manual focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers face detection focus
 saves RAW files
80
 manual focus
 resolution is great (28MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography information
Samsung NX1 Street photography information
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 weather proof
 good ISO range (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 more heavy than others (931 grams)
74
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (550g)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
83
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery (510 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 resolution is great (28 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
65
 better than average battery (510 CIPA)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 decent MP (24MP)
 more heavy than others (931g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
74
 lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 resolution is great (28 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
85
 manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery (510 shots)
 has dual storage slots
78
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 resolution is great (28MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging details
Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
32
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone jack
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than others (931 grams)
34
 touchscreen enabled
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic port
 lighter than competition in class (550g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
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Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Samsung NX1
 Leica SL2-SSamsung NX1
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model Leica SL2-S Samsung NX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-12-10 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 225 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Available lenses 36 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 gr (2.05 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 510 pictures 500 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BP1900
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots Dual One
Retail pricing $4,895 $1,500