Samsung NX300 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

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Samsung NX300 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

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

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
36.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung NX300 advantages over Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$800 vs $1795 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
768k 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
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
14 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica X-E (Typ 102) advantages over Samsung NX300

Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

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
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
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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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Review Excerpt

Stylish "retro modern" design in two color schemes; attractive 3.3-inch AMOLED tilting touchscreen; new APS-C CMOS sensor with on-chip phase detection AF; better image quality, particularly in low light at high ISOs; faster all-around performance; improved Wi-Fi connectivity.
Camera feels more plasticky than expected when you pick it up; slower shot-to-speeds compared to rivals; poor buffer depth with raw files; aggressive anti-noise processing destroys detail in high ISO shots; display smudges easily and is rather dim; no EVF support.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-7

Samsung NX300

Sony NEX-7

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1248
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sony NEX-7

$1534
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$1248
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Leica X-E (Typ 102) vs Sony NEX-7

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Samsung NX300

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1200
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$849
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Internal flash

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More dots on screen

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Compared to Leica X2

Samsung NX300

Leica X2

$1200
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1499
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

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Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Leica X2

$1534
APS-C

$1499
APS-C

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Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX300

Fujifilm X-E1

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Fujifilm X-E1

$1534
APS-C

Higher max flash sync

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

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Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung NX300

Fujifilm X-E2

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Fujifilm X-E2

$1534
APS-C

Higher max flash sync

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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