• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 36.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung NX1000 advantages over Leica X2

  • Less expensive
    $700 vs $1995 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 51 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution 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)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica X2 advantages over Samsung NX1000

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 450 vs 320 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
  • 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
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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
  • 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 Sigma DP1 Merrill

Samsung NX1000
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $413
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Leica X2
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

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 X2
Sony NEX-3N
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • Hot shoe
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Leica X2 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 X2
Samsung NX1100
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Leica X2 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 X2
Sony A5000
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • Hot shoe
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $298
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica X2 vs Sony A5000

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Samsung NX1000
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $413
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash
  • Higher max flash sync

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Leica X2
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • $1534
  • APS-C

Compare Leica X2 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

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