Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1
Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
79
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
79
Portability
66 Imaging
68 Features
90 Overall
76
66 Imaging
68 Features
90 Overall
76
Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL2-S & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica SL2-S Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Samsung NX1
| SL2-S | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2020 |  | September 2014 | More recent by 76 months |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1036k | Crisper display (+1064k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Leica SL2-S
| NX1 | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | 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).
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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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
manual focus
resolution is great (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Leica SL2-S Street photography information
Samsung NX1 Street photography information
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)
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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Leica SL2-S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
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
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 photography with Leica SL2-S
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
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
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
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Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
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
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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Leica SL2-S Vlogging details
Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
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)
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
| Leica SL2-S | Samsung 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 |
