Leica TL vs Samsung NX mini
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Leica TL vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Launched November 2016
- Later Model is Leica TL2
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
Leica TL vs Samsung NX mini Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Leica TL versus Samsung NX mini, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the TL (APS-C) and NX mini (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe TL was launched 2 years later than the NX mini and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL grades versus the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica TL vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica TL & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are provided at Leica TL Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Samsung NX mini
TL | NX mini | |||
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Released | November 2016 | March 2014 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 461k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica TL
NX mini | TL | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica TL and Samsung NX mini
TL | NX mini | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Leica TL vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica TL enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Leica TL versus Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TL against the NX mini.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL and NX mini is 85 and 93 respectively.
Leica TL vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and NX mini.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger TL is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Leica TL vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica TL vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Leica TL | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica TL | Samsung NX mini |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-11-08 | 2014-03-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20.5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12500 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Samsung NX-M |
Available lenses | 4 | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
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 (all 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 pounds) | 196 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 650 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC13 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,009 | $530 |