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Leica SL2-S vs Samsung SH100

Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Leica SL2-S vs Samsung SH100 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 SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Leica SL2-S vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Leica SL2-S and Samsung SH100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and SH100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2-S was announced 10 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SL2-S scores versus the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Samsung SH100

 SL2-S SH100 
ReleasedDecember 2020January 2011Fresher by 121 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Leica SL2-S

 SH100 SL2-S 

Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Samsung SH100

 SL2-S SH100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica SL2-S vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S has physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SL2-S against the SH100.

Leica SL2-S vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and SH100 is 55 and 99 respectively.

Leica SL2-S vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2-S vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and SH100.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL2-S using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica SL2-S will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SL2-S should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica SL2-S vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Leica SL2-S vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2-S vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
86
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica SL2-S Street photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than competition in class (931g)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2-S Sports photography info
Samsung SH100 Sports photography info
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (510 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2-S Travel photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Travel photography highlights
65
good battery (510 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
more heavy than competition in class (931 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2-S Landscape photography info
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (510 CIPA)
two card slots
37
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (931g)
33
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
comes with external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Leica SL2-S vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Samsung SH100
 Leica SL2-SSamsung SH100
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica SL2-S Samsung SH100
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2020-12-10 2011-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 50000 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 36 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 931 grams (2.05 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 510 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) -
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $4,895 $200