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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(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
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
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Updated by Samsung NX500
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Samsung NX300

 X (Typ 113) NX300 
ReleasedSeptember 2014November 2013More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution920k768kClearer screen (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 NX300 X (Typ 113) 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"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 
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).

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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.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
68
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (486g)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography features
Samsung NX300 Sports photography features
47
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (350 shots)
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography info
Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
62
great battery pack (350 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f1.7)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (486g)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
supports touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography information
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography information
62
has manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300 Vlogging factors
28
good max aperture (f1.7)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (486g)
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Samsung NX300
 Leica XSamsung NX300
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
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