Leica SL2 vs Samsung NX5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica SL2 and Samsung NX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SL2 was announced 9 years after the NX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL2 matches up versus the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica SL2 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are provided at Leica SL2 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 enjoys exterior 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 NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SL2 and the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and NX5 is 57 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and NX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica SL2 will give you greater detail with its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SL2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.