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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Revealed April 2014
Samsung NX300M
(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
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Samsung NX300M

 T Type 701 NX300M 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2013More modern by 16 months
Screen sizing3.7"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution1300k768kSharper screen (+532k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Leica T Type 701

 NX300M T Type 701 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX300M

 T Type 701 NX300M 
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).

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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.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica T Type 701
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography features
Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
69
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
66
provides focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica T Type 701
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300M Vlogging features
32
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic support
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Leica T Type 701 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Samsung NX300M
 Leica T Typ 701Samsung NX300M
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