Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210
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64 Overall
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57 Overall
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2017
- Previous Model is Leica TL
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- Successor is Samsung NX300
Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Leica TL2 and Samsung NX210, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe TL2 was revealed 4 years after the NX210 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TL2 grades vs the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL2 and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung NX210
TL2 | NX210 | |||
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Announced | July 2017 | August 2012 | More modern by 60 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 614k | Crisper display (+616k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Leica TL2
NX210 | TL2 |
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Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung NX210
TL2 | NX210 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Leica TL2 and Samsung NX210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL2 compared to the NX210.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and NX210 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and NX210.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Leica TL2 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger TL2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Leica TL2 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica TL2 | Samsung NX210 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-07-10 | 2012-08-14 |
Body design | 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 | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 4 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399 gr (0.88 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC13 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $2,195 | $625 |