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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2014
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Leica T Type 701 versus Samsung NX mini, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The T Type 701 was released 2 months later than the NX mini so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the T Type 701 matches up vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Samsung NX mini

 T Type 701 NX mini 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k461kClearer display (+839k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica T Type 701

 NX mini T Type 701 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX mini

 T Type 701 NX mini 
IntroducedApril 2014March 2014Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Leica T Type 701 versus Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the T Type 701 vs the NX mini.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and NX mini is 85 and 93 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and NX mini.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T Type 701 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
great battery power (650 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography info
Samsung NX mini Travel photography info
69
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
75
great battery power (650 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica T Type 701
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
32
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
37
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (196g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX mini
 Leica T Typ 701Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Samsung NX mini
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-24 2014-03-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4944 x 3278 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12500 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support Leica L Samsung NX-M
Number of lenses 4 2
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,300k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 196 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 650 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,603 $530