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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Introduced April 2014
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was introduced 4 months after the NX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the T Type 701 scores versus the NX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Samsung NX30

 T Type 701 NX30 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k1036kSharper display (+264k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Leica T Type 701

 NX30 T Type 701 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX30

 T Type 701 NX30 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2014Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T Type 701 against the NX30.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and NX30 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and NX30.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX30 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography details
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica T Type 701
Street photography with Samsung NX30
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography details
Samsung NX30 Sports photography details
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography information
Samsung NX30 Travel photography information
69
has focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
74
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging details
Samsung NX30 Vlogging details
32
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX30
 Leica T Typ 701Samsung NX30
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model Leica T Typ 701 Samsung NX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-24 2014-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMeIV
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4944 x 3278 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12500 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 4 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,300k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 375 gr (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 77
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.4
DXO Low light score 1082 1014
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,603 $699