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Leica TL vs Samsung NX200

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Leica TL vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released November 2016
  • New Model is Leica TL2
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
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Leica TL vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Leica TL versus Samsung NX200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the TL (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The TL was launched 4 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TL grades vs the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Samsung NX200

 TL NX200 
IntroducedNovember 2016February 2012More recent by 58 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k614kCrisper screen (+616k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Leica TL

 NX200 TL 

Common features in the Leica TL and Samsung NX200

 TL NX200 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica TL vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica TL has got external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TL and the NX200.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL and NX200 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and NX200.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX200 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TL will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography details
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL Sports photography details
Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
55
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography info
Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
70
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
34
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Leica TL vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Samsung NX200
 Leica TLSamsung NX200
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica TL Samsung NX200
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-11-08 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Samsung NX
Available lenses 4 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 223g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,009 $818