Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX1

The following is a comprehensive review of the Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The SL2 was introduced 5 years after the NX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL2 grades versus the NX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL2 & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica SL2 comes with physical measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SL2 versus the NX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and NX1 is 57 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and NX1.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2 will give you greater detail using its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SL2 provides an edge in sensor technology.