Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2017
- Old Model is Leica TL
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX210
- Replacement is Samsung NX500

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The TL2 was launched 3 years after the NX300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TL2 grades vs the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL2 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Leica TL2 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung NX300
TL2 | NX300 | |||
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Launched | July 2017 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 45 months |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 768k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Leica TL2
NX300 | TL2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung NX300
TL2 | NX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Leica TL2 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Contrast the Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TL2 against the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and NX300 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and NX300.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Leica TL2 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer TL2 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Leica TL2 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica TL2 | Samsung NX300 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-07-10 | 2013-11-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4014 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 4 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399 grams (0.88 pounds) | 331 grams (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 cost | $2,195 | $750 |