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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Introduced July 2017
  • Earlier Model is Leica TL
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung NX20

 TL2 NX20 
RevealedJuly 2017April 2012More recent by 64 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k614kCrisper screen (+616k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Leica TL2

 NX20 TL2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung NX20

 TL2 NX20 
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).

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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.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and NX20 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
63
includes touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (341g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging details
Samsung NX20 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic support
78
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
lighter than competition (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Samsung NX20
 Leica TL2Samsung NX20
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