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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released July 2017
  • Superseded the Leica TL
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Renewed by Samsung NX1100
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Leica TL2 versus Samsung NX1000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The TL2 was launched 5 years after the NX1000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL2 matches up vs the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung NX1000

 TL2 NX1000 
ReleasedJuly 2017April 2012Newer by 64 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k921kCrisper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Leica TL2

 NX1000 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung NX1000

 TL2 NX1000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica TL2 has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL2 and the NX1000.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and NX1000 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and NX1000.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica TL2 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger TL2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL2
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography features
62
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
63
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
34
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Samsung NX1000
 Leica TL2Samsung NX1000
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica TL2 Samsung NX1000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-07-10 2012-04-19
Physical type 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 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4014 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 50000 12800
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 49 15
Lens
Lens support Leica L Samsung NX
Total lenses 4 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 BC1030
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 Single Single
Launch pricing $2,195 $388