Clicky

Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Introduced November 2016
  • Refreshed by Leica TL2
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the TL (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The TL was manufactured 2 years later than the NX3000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TL grades against the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Samsung NX3000

 TL NX3000 
ReleasedNovember 2016May 2014More recent by 30 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Leica TL

 NX3000 TL 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica TL and Samsung NX3000

 TL NX3000 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica TL has got exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TL compared to the NX3000.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL and NX3000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and NX3000.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung NX3000 to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent TL is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography highlights
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Leica TL as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL
Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
55
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Leica TL as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
70
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (230g)
decent MP (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL
Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
34
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
Photography Glossary

Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Samsung NX3000
 Leica TLSamsung NX3000
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica TL Samsung NX3000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-11-08 2014-05-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 4 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 370 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,009 $897