Samsung NX2000 vs Leica CL

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Samsung NX2000 vs Leica CL

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX2000 Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Leica CL Review.

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Differences

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Leica CL

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

340 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
77 mm vs 27 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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 CL advantages over Samsung NX2000

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Newer
7 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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
Wider angle kit lens
27 mm vs 30 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/25000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
50000 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
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 finished our review of the Samsung NX2000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Samsung NX2000 First Shots

We haven’t reviewed the Leica CL.
Read our Leica CL Preview

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$408
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX210

Leica CL

Samsung NX210

$3195
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$408
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Leica CL vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3300

Leica CL

Samsung NX3300

$3195
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$691
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Leica CL vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX2000

Canon EOS M10

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$800
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Canon EOS M10

Leica CL

Canon EOS M10

$3195
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$800
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Leica CL vs Canon EOS M10

Compared to Sony A6500

Samsung NX2000

Sony A6500

$680
APS-C

Thinner
Lighter weight

$1198
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A6500

Leica CL

Sony A6500

$3195
APS-C

Top deck display
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica CL vs Sony A6500

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro3

Samsung NX2000

Fujifilm X-Pro3

$680
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
HDMI out

$1799
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica CL vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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