Samsung NX1000 vs Leica TL2

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Samsung NX1000 vs Leica TL2

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

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APS-C 370.5mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Samsung NX1000 advantages over Leica TL2

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

320 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
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
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

Leica TL2 advantages over Samsung NX1000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Newer
7 years vs 13 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
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
29 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/40000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
50000 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
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
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

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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 TL2

Sony NEX-3N

$2495
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$449
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1100

$413
APS-C

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX1100

Leica TL2

Samsung NX1100

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$450
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
HDMI out

Compare Leica TL2 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 TL2

Sony A5000

$2495
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$298
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica TL2 vs Sony A5000

Compared to Samsung NX500

Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX500

$413
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

$1600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX500

Leica TL2

Samsung NX500

$2495
APS-C

Faster JPEG shooting
Faster RAW shooting

$1600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500

Compared to Leica TL

Samsung NX1000

Leica TL

$413
APS-C

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Longer stills battery life

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Leica TL

Leica TL2

Leica TL

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica TL2 vs Leica TL

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