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Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX20

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
65

Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX20 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed December 2020
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX30
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Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Leica SL2-S versus Samsung NX20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SL2-S (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The SL2-S was released 8 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SL2-S scores versus the NX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Samsung NX20

		

		

			
 SL2-S NX20 
RevealedDecember 2020April 2012More recent by 106 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kClearer screen (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 NX20 SL2-S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Samsung NX20

		

		

			
 SL2-S NX20 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S enjoys exterior measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Look at the Leica SL2-S versus Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL2-S vs the NX20.
Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX20 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and NX20 is 55 and 83 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and NX20.
All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL2-S because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL2-S will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SL2-S should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography advice
85
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
76
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
 Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
77
 screen articulates
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (341g)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (510 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
60
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography factors
Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
65
 better than average battery (510 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
77
 lighter than competition in class (341g)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
85
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 no anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (510 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
70
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
32
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have mic jack
 lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
 does not have image stabilization
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Leica SL2-S vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Samsung NX20
 Leica SL2-SSamsung NX20
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica SL2-S Samsung NX20
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-12-10 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 50000 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Samsung NX
Total lenses 36 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 pounds) 341 grams (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 510 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 BP1130
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Retail price $4,895 $1,100