Leica T Typ 701 vs Samsung NX3000

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica T Typ 701 and the Samsung NX3000, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Leica T Typ 701 was introduced in April 2014 and Samsung NX3000 was introduced in May 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica T Typ 701 over Samsung NX3000.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX3000 over Leica T Typ 701.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Leica T Typ 701 has a 3.7" Fixed screen with 1,300k dot resolution and Samsung NX3000 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 461k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Samsung NX3000 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Leica T Typ 701 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Leica T Typ 701.

Leica T Typ 701 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 370.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,500. Samsung NX3000 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Leica T Typ 701 can take pictures up to 4944 x 3278 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4928 x 3264 (max JPEG), 4272 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x 1424, 1632 x 1080 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Samsung NX3000 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.

Lens Mount

Leica T Typ 701 has Leica TL lens mount and Samsung NX3000 has Samsung NX lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Leica T Typ 701 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX3000 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX3000 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica T Typ 701 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Samsung NX3000

Samsung NX3000 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Leica T Typ 701 comes with BP-DC13 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots and Samsung NX3000 comes with B740 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.

External Storage Slots

Leica T Typ 701 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Samsung NX3000 has a single MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica T Typ 701, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX3000. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.

Flash

Leica T Typ 701 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.50 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Proprietary. Samsung NX3000 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe..

Leica T Typ 701 body has dimensions of 134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3") and Samsung NX3000 body has dimensions of 117 x 66 x 39 mm (4.61 x 2.6 x 1.54"). Leica T Typ 701 weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz) and Samsung NX3000 weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz).

Leica T Typ 701

Samsung NX3000

134 mm

69 mm

117 mm

66 mm

69 mm

66 mm

33 mm

39 mm