Samsung NX100 vs Leica C

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Samsung NX100 vs Leica C

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX100.

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica C Review.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX200
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Differences

Samsung NX100 advantages over Leica C

Less expensive
$600 vs $699 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NX100 test data on DxO Mark C test data on DxO Mark

563 vs 193 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
14.6 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Leica C advantages over Samsung NX100

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More dots on screen
922k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
250 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-5

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-5

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5

Leica C

Sony NEX-5

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica C vs Sony NEX-5

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-5N

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N

Leica C

Sony NEX-5N

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica C vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Canon S100

Samsung NX100

Canon S100

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Canon S100

Leica C

Canon S100

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Leica C vs Canon S100

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-6

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-6

Leica C

Sony NEX-6

$699
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Leica C vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Panasonic LF1

Samsung NX100

Panasonic LF1

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$248
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Panasonic LF1

Leica C

Panasonic LF1

$699
1/1.7 inch

$248
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive

Compare Leica C vs Panasonic LF1

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