Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20
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68 Features
64 Overall
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83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2017
- Earlier Model is Leica TL
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30
Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TL2 was introduced 5 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL2 scores against the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL2 and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung NX20
TL2 | NX20 | |||
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Revealed | July 2017 | April 2012 | More recent by 64 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 614k | Crisper screen (+616k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Leica TL2
NX20 | TL2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung NX20
TL2 | NX20 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica TL2 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Contrast the Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TL2 against the NX20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and NX20 is 85 and 83 respectively.
Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and NX20.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Leica TL2 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer TL2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Leica TL2 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica TL2 | Samsung NX20 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-07-10 | 2012-04-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-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 | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6016 x 4014 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 4 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 399g (0.88 lbs) | 341g (0.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 360 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC13 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $2,195 | $1,100 |