Leica TL vs Samsung NX210
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Leica TL vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(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
(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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL & Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are provided at Leica TL Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Samsung NX210
| TL | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2016 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 52 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.7" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 614k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL and NX210 is 85 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Leica TL vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
| Leica TL | Samsung 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 |