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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
64
Overall
65
Leica TL2 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Revealed July 2017
  • Old Model is Leica TL
Samsung NX300
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung NX300

 TL2 NX300 
LaunchedJuly 2017November 2013More modern by 45 months
Screen dimension3.7"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution1230k768kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Leica TL2

 NX300 TL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung NX300

 TL2 NX300 
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).

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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.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

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

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with Samsung NX300
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
63
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (250 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
66
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX300 Vlogging advice
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
33
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Samsung NX300
 Leica TL2Samsung NX300
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