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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Launched July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
Samsung NX210
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung NX210

 TL2 NX210 
AnnouncedJuly 2017August 2012More modern by 60 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k614kCrisper display (+616k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Leica TL2

 NX210 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung NX210

 TL2 NX210 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and NX210 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography advice
Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
62
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
63
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL2
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
33
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic support
34
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Samsung NX210
 Leica TL2Samsung NX210
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