Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
- 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Other Name is Typ 113
(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
- Released November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX210
- Updated by Samsung NX500
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe X (Typ 113) was manufactured 11 months later than the NX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the X (Typ 113) scores versus the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Samsung NX300
X (Typ 113) | NX300 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | November 2013 | More recent by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 768k | Clearer screen (+152k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Leica X (Typ 113)
NX300 | X (Typ 113) | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Samsung NX300
X (Typ 113) | NX300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica X (Typ 113) has outer measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Analyze the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the X (Typ 113) compared to the NX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and NX300 is 71 and 86 respectively.
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X (Typ 113) and NX300.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX300 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger X (Typ 113) is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Leica X | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica X | Samsung NX300 |
Also called | Typ 113 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-09-23 | 2013-11-24 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 356.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
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 | 11 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7-32.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 20cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 768k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 486 grams (1.07 pounds) | 331 grams (0.73 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 350 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC8 | BP1130 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,502 | $750 |