Samsung NX500 vs Leica Q

Leica Q advantages over Samsung NX500

• Larger sensor
  35mm vs APS-C
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Eye-level viewfinder
  Eye-level vs Rear display only
  You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 6.00 vs 3.63 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  Q test data on DxO Mark NX500 test data on DxO Mark
  2,221 vs 1,379 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Higher max flash sync
  1/500 vs 1/200 sec
  Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
• Faster JPEG shooting
  10.0 fps vs 8.8 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Faster RAW shooting
  10.0 fps vs 8.5 fps
  Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
• Faster shutter
  1/16000 vs 1/6000 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light