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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX3000 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 NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Leica T Type 701 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was brought out very close to the NX3000 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the T Type 701 matches up versus the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Samsung NX3000

 T Type 701 NX3000 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k461kClearer screen (+839k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Leica T Type 701

 NX3000 T Type 701 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX3000

 T Type 701 NX3000 
AnnouncedApril 2014May 2014Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the NX3000.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and NX3000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and NX3000.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX3000 to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography info
75
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Street photography advice
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (230 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography features
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography features
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
57
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography information
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography information
69
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (230g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica T Type 701
Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
34
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (230 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX3000
 Leica T Typ 701Samsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Samsung NX3000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-24 2014-05-26
Body design 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4944 x 3278 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12500 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Leica L Samsung NX
Number of lenses 4 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,300 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 370 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,603 $897