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Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
57 Imaging
78 Features
83 Overall
80
Leica SL2 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
65

Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched November 2019
  • Old Model is Leica SL
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Photography Glossary

Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Leica SL2 versus Samsung NX20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL2 was launched 7 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL2 scores versus the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Samsung NX20

          

          

            
 SL2 NX20 
AnnouncedNovember 2019April 2012More recent by 92 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kClearer screen (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Leica SL2

          

          

            
 NX20 SL2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Samsung NX20

          

          

            
 SL2 NX20 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2 enjoys outside measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Compare the Leica SL2 versus Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL2 and the NX20.
Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and NX20 is 57 and 83 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and NX20.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL2 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica SL2 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SL2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
86
 you can focus manually
 amazing MP (47MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
76
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica SL2
Street photography with Samsung NX20
71
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 environment sealing
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 fixed screen
77
 screen articulates fully
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than average (341 grams)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2 Sports photography info
Samsung NX20 Sports photography info
79
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/40,000s)
 high fps (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 amazing MP (47MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 bad battery pack (370 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
60
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
65
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 amazing MP (47MP)
 bad battery pack (370 per charge)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
77
 lighter than average (341g)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography details
82
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 amazing MP (47MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 two card slots
 bad battery pack (370 shots)
70
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
35
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone socket
 does not offer selfie friendly display
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes external microphone socket
 lighter than average (341g)
 lack of image stabilization
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Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Samsung NX20
 Leica SL2Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica SL2 Samsung NX20
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-11-06 2012-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 50000 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Samsung NX
Number of lenses 30 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 835g (1.84 lbs) 341g (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Cost at release $5,995 $1,100