Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2013

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX300M, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

The T Type 701 was released 16 months after the NX300M which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the T Type 701 scores vs the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica T Typ 701 & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Samsung NX300M
T Type 701 | NX300M | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 16 months |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
Screen resolution | 1300k | ![]() | 768k | Sharper screen (+532k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Leica T Type 701
NX300M | T Type 701 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX300M
T Type 701 | NX300M | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Leica T Type 701 has got external measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the NX300M.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and NX300M is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and NX300M.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX300M to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern T Type 701 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Leica T Typ 701 | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica T Typ 701 | Samsung NX300M |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-04-24 | 2013-01-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
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 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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 4 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,300 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 pounds) | 331 grams (0.73 pounds) |
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 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 | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC13 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,603 | $699 |