Samsung NX500 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Leica SL (Typ 601) 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
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 6.00 vs 3.63 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Fast startup
  ~1.10 vs 1.5 sec
  Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• 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.

  SL (Typ 601) test data on DxO Mark NX500 test data on DxO Mark
  1,821 vs 1,379 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Built-in GPS
  GPS vs None
  Geotag your photos
• Top deck display
  Yes vs No
  Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
• External Mic Jack
  Jack vs No jack
  Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• Dual card slots
  Yes vs No
  Gives you more storage flexibility
• Headphone jack
  Yes vs No
  Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
• Longer exposure
  60 vs 30 sec
  Long exposures for night shots
• Faster JPEG shooting
  10.6 fps vs 8.8 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Bigger JPEG buffer
  Unlimited vs 38 shots
  Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Faster RAW shooting
  10.5 fps vs 8.5 fps
  Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
• Bigger RAW buffer
  33 vs 6 shots
  Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
• Faster shutter
  1/16000 vs 1/6000 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light