Samsung NX3000 vs Leica TL2

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Samsung NX3000 vs Leica TL2

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

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

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Differences

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Leica TL2

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

370 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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 TL2 advantages over Samsung NX3000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
410k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
29 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/40000 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

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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
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

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX3000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Samsung NX3000 Shooter's Report

We haven’t reviewed the Leica TL2.
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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX3000

Samsung NX1100

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$450
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
Higher-res screen

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX1100

Leica TL2

Samsung NX1100

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$450
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
HDMI out

Compare Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Leica TL2

Fujifilm X-M1

$2495
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL2 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Samsung NX500

Samsung NX3000

Samsung NX500

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$1600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX500

Leica TL2

Samsung NX500

$2495
APS-C

Faster JPEG shooting
Faster RAW shooting

$1600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500

Compared to Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Leica TL

Leica TL2

Leica TL

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica TL2 vs Leica TL

Compared to Leica CL

Samsung NX3000

Leica CL

$950
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

$3195
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Leica CL

Leica TL2

Leica CL

$2495
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$3195
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica TL2 vs Leica CL

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