Clicky

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Launched July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica TL2 versus Samsung NX3000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The TL2 was released 3 years after the NX3000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL2 grades against the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung NX3000

 TL2 NX3000 
RevealedJuly 2017May 2014More modern by 39 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k461kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Leica TL2

 NX3000 TL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung NX3000

 TL2 NX3000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Leica TL2 provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Leica TL2 versus Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TL2 and the NX3000.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and NX3000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and NX3000.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Leica TL2 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger TL2 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
78
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
57
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
63
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging info
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging info
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
34
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (230g)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Samsung NX3000
 Leica TL2Samsung NX3000
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica TL2 Samsung NX3000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-07-10 2014-05-26
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 surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Total lenses 4 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 370 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $2,195 $897