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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Released April 2014
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Leica T Type 701 versus Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was revealed 6 months later than the NX300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the T Type 701 scores against the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Samsung NX300

 T Type 701 NX300 
Display size3.7"3.3"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1300k768kClearer display (+532k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Leica T Type 701

 NX300 T Type 701 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX300

 T Type 701 NX300 
IntroducedApril 2014November 2013Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Leica T Type 701 offers exterior 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 NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the T Type 701 against the NX300.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and NX300 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and NX300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX300 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica T Type 701
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography factors
Samsung NX300 Street photography factors
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography details
Samsung NX300 Sports photography details
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300 Travel photography details
69
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
67
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging info
Samsung NX300 Vlogging info
32
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
33
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX300
 Leica T Typ 701Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica T Typ 701 Samsung NX300
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-24 2013-11-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4944 x 3278 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12500 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Samsung NX
Number of lenses 4 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,300k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080, 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 76
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.7
DXO Low light score 1082 942
Other
Battery life 400 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,603 $750