Samsung NX1000 vs Leica TL

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Samsung NX1000 vs Leica TL

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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX1000 Review.
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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

Go in depth with our full Leica TL Review.

Succeeded by the Leica TL2
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Differences

Samsung NX1000 advantages over Leica TL

Less expensive
$413 vs $1350*
Save money for lenses or accessories
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Leica TL advantages over Samsung NX1000

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
410k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

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
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Samsung NX1000.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1000

Sony NEX-3N

$413
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3N

Leica TL

Sony NEX-3N

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica TL vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1100

$413
APS-C

$450
APS-C

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX1100

Leica TL

Samsung NX1100

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Longer stills battery life

$450
APS-C

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony A5000

Samsung NX1000

Sony A5000

$413
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A5000

Leica TL

Sony A5000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher-res screen

$298
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Leica TL vs Sony A5000

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX3000

$413
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
Higher-res screen

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX1000

Canon EOS M3

$413
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Canon EOS M3

Leica TL

Canon EOS M3

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Leica TL vs Canon EOS M3

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