Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX11

The following is a complete analysis of the Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX11, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2 was manufactured 8 years after the NX11 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL2 grades against the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica SL2 and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica SL2 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica SL2 provides physical measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL2 and the NX11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and NX11 is 57 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and NX11.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL2 will give you more detail due to its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SL2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.