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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Introduced July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The TL2 was brought out 2 years after the NX500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TL2 grades vs the NX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Samsung NX500

 TL2 NX500 
IntroducedJuly 2017February 2015More modern by 30 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1036kSharper screen (+194k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Leica TL2

 NX500 TL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Samsung NX500

 TL2 NX500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica TL2 has 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 NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TL2 against the NX500.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and NX500 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and NX500.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung NX500 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern TL2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
80
has manual focus
excellent resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography details
Samsung NX500 Street photography details
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography information
Samsung NX500 Sports photography information
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
excellent resolution (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Samsung NX500
63
provides touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
excellent resolution (28 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
excellent resolution (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging features
Samsung NX500 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
34
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Samsung NX500
 Leica TL2Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-07-10 2015-02-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4014 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 49 209
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 4 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 287 grams (0.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 250 images 370 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,195 $800