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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released July 2017
  • Older Model is Leica TL
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Leica TL2 versus Samsung NX mini, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is pretty similar but the TL2 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL2 was announced 3 years later than the NX mini and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TL2 scores versus the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung NX mini

 TL2 NX mini 
ReleasedJuly 2017March 2014More recent by 41 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica TL2

 NX mini TL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung NX mini

 TL2 NX mini 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Leica TL2 has exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TL2 and the NX mini.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and NX mini is 85 and 93 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and NX mini.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica TL2 will offer you more detail with its extra 3.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger TL2 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL2
Street photography with Samsung NX mini
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
very good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography information
Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
62
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
63
features touch focus
good MP (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
76
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than average (196g)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
38
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
lighter than average (196g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Samsung NX mini
 Leica TL2Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model type Leica TL2 Samsung NX mini
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-07-10 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4014 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 50000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens support Leica L Samsung NX-M
Total lenses 4 2
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 pounds) 196g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photos 650 photos
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
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $2,195 $530