Leica TL vs Samsung NX300
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Leica TL vs Samsung NX300 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
- Introduced November 2016
- Later Model is Leica TL2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX210
- Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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Below is a thorough assessment of the Leica TL vs Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TL was introduced 3 years later than the NX300 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL grades versus the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica TL & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Leica TL Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Samsung NX300
| TL | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2016 |  | November 2013 | More recent by 36 months |
| Display size | 3.7" |  | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.4") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 768k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Leica TL
| NX300 | TL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica TL and Samsung NX300
| TL | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica TL vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica TL enjoys outer 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) and the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL compared to the NX300.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL and NX300 is 85 and 86 respectively.
Leica TL vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and NX300.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300 to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TL is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Leica TL vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Leica TL | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Samsung |
| Model type | Leica TL | Samsung NX300 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-11-08 | 2013-11-24 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | DRIMe IV |
| 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 | 16MP | 20MP |
| 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 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | - | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 4 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 384 gr (0.85 lbs) | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 76 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 942 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-DC13 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $1,009 | $750 |