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Leica TL vs Samsung NX210

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Leica TL vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Introduced November 2016
  • Replacement is Leica TL2
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Leica TL vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Leica TL versus Samsung NX210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The TL was brought out 4 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL grades against the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Samsung NX210

 TL NX210 
IntroducedNovember 2016August 2012More recent by 52 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k614kClearer screen (+616k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Leica TL

 NX210 TL 

Common features in the Leica TL and Samsung NX210

 TL NX210 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica TL vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Leica TL features outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Leica TL versus Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL compared to the NX210.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL and NX210 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and NX210.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX210 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher TL provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography info
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography features
Samsung NX210 Street photography features
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
55
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
55
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography info
Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
70
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging features
Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
34
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Leica TL vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Samsung NX210
 Leica TLSamsung NX210
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica TL Samsung NX210
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-11-08 2012-08-14
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 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
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12500 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 4 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
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 data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 One One
Retail pricing $1,009 $625