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Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Leica TL
(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
  • Updated by Leica TL2
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary

Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the TL (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The TL was revealed 3 years later than the NX1100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL grades versus the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Samsung NX1100

 TL NX1100 
AnnouncedNovember 2016April 2013Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Leica TL

 NX1100 TL 

Common features in the Leica TL and Samsung NX1100

 TL NX1100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL features physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TL against the NX1100.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL and NX1100 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and NX1100.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX1100 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger TL should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography features
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL
Street photography with Samsung NX1100
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL Sports photography features
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
55
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
70
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging information
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging information
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
34
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Samsung NX1100
 Leica TLSamsung NX1100
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica TL Samsung NX1100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-11-08 2013-04-11
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12500 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 4 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 400 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,009 $600