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Leica SL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81
Leica SL2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Leica SL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - 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
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed November 2019
  • Previous Model is Leica SL
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Leica SL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica SL2 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SL2 was manufactured 6 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL2 matches up vs the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 SL2 Galaxy NX 
LaunchedNovember 2019June 2013Fresher by 78 months
Screen resolution2100k922kClearer screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Leica SL2

 Galaxy NX SL2 
Screen dimension4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Common features in the Leica SL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 SL2 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica SL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica SL2 comes with outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SL2 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Leica SL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and Galaxy NX is 57 and 82 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and Galaxy NX.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica SL2 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SL2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica SL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Leica SL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
88
manual focus
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica SL2 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery (370 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
65
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
low battery (370 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
features touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery (370 per charge)
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
34
touch screen
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Leica SL2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Leica SL2Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model Leica SL2 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-11-06 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro III DRIMe IV
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 47MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8368 x 5584 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Available lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 835 grams (1.84 lb) 495 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 370 shots 440 shots
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Retail price $5,995 $1,300