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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2014
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica T Type 701 versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was manufactured 2 years later than the NX1000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the T Type 701 grades against the NX1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Samsung NX1000

 T Type 701 NX1000 
IntroducedApril 2014April 2012More recent by 25 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k921kCrisper display (+379k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Leica T Type 701

 NX1000 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX1000

 T Type 701 NX1000 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 has external 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 NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Leica T Type 701 versus Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T Type 701 and the NX1000.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and NX1000 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and NX1000.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1000 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer T Type 701 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography features
Samsung NX1000 Street photography features
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica T Type 701
Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
54
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
55
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography info
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography info
69
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging information
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging information
32
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
34
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX1000
 Leica T Typ 701Samsung NX1000
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model Leica T Typ 701 Samsung NX1000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-24 2012-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4944 x 3278 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12500 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Number of lenses 4 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,300k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 72
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.4
DXO Low light score 1082 840
Other
Battery life 400 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,603 $388