Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX100
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Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2019
- Old Model is Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Released September 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX200
Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX100 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Leica SL2 versus Samsung NX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and NX100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe SL2 was introduced 9 years after the NX100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SL2 grades versus the NX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica SL2 and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Samsung NX100
SL2 | NX100 | |||
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Released | November 2019 | September 2010 | Newer by 112 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 614k | Crisper screen (+1486k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Leica SL2
NX100 | SL2 |
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Common features in the Leica SL2 and Samsung NX100
SL2 | NX100 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2 comes with outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Leica SL2 versus Samsung NX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SL2 compared to the NX100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and NX100 is 57 and 88 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and NX100.
Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica SL2 will give you extra detail using its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SL2 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Leica SL2 | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica SL2 | Samsung NX100 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-11-06 | 2010-09-14 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Maestro III | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 30 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 835g (1.84 pounds) | 282g (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 420 shots |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Two | One |
Pricing at launch | $5,995 | $386 |