Samsung NX2000 vs Leica M10

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Samsung NX2000 vs Leica M10

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

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX2000 Review.

35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

Go in depth with our full Leica M10 Review.

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Differences

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Leica M10

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
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 210 shots
Capture more photos
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
Lighter weight
228g vs 660g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Leica M10 advantages over Samsung NX2000

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
~ 6.05 vs 4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.0 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
125 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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 M10.
Read our Leica M10 Preview

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$400
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX210

Leica M10

Samsung NX210

$7995
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$400
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
External Mic Jack

Compare Leica M10 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$550
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3300

Leica M10

Samsung NX3300

$7995
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica M10 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Samsung NX2000

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$7595
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M10

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$7995
35mm

Built-in Wi-Fi
Longer exposure

$7595
35mm

Shoots 24p video
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Leica M10 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX2000

Canon EOS M10

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Canon EOS M10

Leica M10

Canon EOS M10

$7995
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica M10 vs Canon EOS M10

Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Samsung NX2000

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$680
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

$5995
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M10

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$7995
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

$5995
35mm

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