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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Launched April 2014
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was launched 21 months later than the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the T Type 701 grades vs the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Samsung NX210

 T Type 701 NX210 
IntroducedApril 2014August 2012Fresher by 21 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k614kCrisper screen (+686k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Leica T Type 701

 NX210 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX210

 T Type 701 NX210 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 features outer measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the T Type 701 vs the NX210.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and NX210 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and NX210.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX210 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent T Type 701 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Street photography highlights
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography features
Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica T Type 701
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
69
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography info
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica T Type 701
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
32
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
34
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX210
 Leica T Typ 701Samsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica T Typ 701 Samsung NX210
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-24 2012-08-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4944 x 3278 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12500 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Total lenses 4 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,300k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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 (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
Microphone 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 384g (0.85 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 71
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.5
DXO Low light score 1082 719
Other
Battery life 400 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,603 $625