Leica SL2-S vs Samsung GX-20

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      Specifications

      General Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      BrandLeicaSamsung
      ModelSL2-SGX-20
      Predecessor ModelSamsung GX-10
      MSRP$4895
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.6 Megapixel15.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 50,000100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 50,000100 - 6,400
      Photo Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      ProcessorMaestro III
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004688 x 3120
      Other Resolutions4672 x 3120, 3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEGRAW (DNG), JPEG
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacePicture: sRGB
      Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten, White Balance AdjustmentAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Manual, Color Temperature (1, 2, 3)
      Focus Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle AF, Continuous AF, Manual
      Number of Focus Points22511
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Lens MountLeica LPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.7"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x0.63x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled vertical-run focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed1800 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)9.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)25.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting25.0 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 25 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      wireless
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      X Sync Socket
      Wireless Sync
      Exposure Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAuto, Program, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Sensitivity Priority AE, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync, Wireless Mode, AE Lock, User mode, Auto Bracket, Expand Bracket, Multi Exposure
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      DxO Low Light ISO714
      DxO Color Depth23.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score68
      Video Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Audio File FormatAAC, LPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [400 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [400 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [150 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100 fps [20 Mbps]
      H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 150 Mbps]      		No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/180 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Dimensions146 x 107 x 83 mm (5.75 x 4.21 x 3.27")142 x 101 x 72 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.83")
      Weight (inc. batteries)931 g (2.05 lb / 32.84 oz)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 8.6 x 6"
      Package Weight3.715 lb
      Power and Storage Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Battery PackBP-SCL4
      Battery Life510 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC
      Other Leica SL2-S Samsung GX-20
      Self Timer 12 or 2 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum, Magnesium Alloy


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