Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500

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      Specifications

      General Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      BrandLeicaSamsung
      ModelTL2NX500
      Predecessor ModelLeica TL Samsung NX300
      MSRP$1950 (body only)$799 (with 16-50mm PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels24.96 Megapixel30.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.6 Megapixel28.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 50,000100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      ProcessorDRIMe 5
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40146480 x 4320
      Other Resolutions6000 x 4000, 4272 x 2856, 3024 x 20166480 x 3648, 4320 x 4320, 4560 x 3040, 4605 x 2592, 3088 x 3088, 3264 x 2176, 3328 x 1872, 2160 x 2160, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1152, 1408 x 1408
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fineSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten, White Balance Adjustment
      Focus Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points225209
      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 TL2 Samsung NX500
      Lens MountLeica TLSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,300k dot1,036k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/40000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps at 24.6 MP for up to Unlimited 78 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for up to Unlimited 29 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 TL2 Samsung NX500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction      		Smart flash
      auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      fill w/redeye reduction
      1st-curtain
      2nd-curtain
      off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      DxO Low Light ISO1379
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4H.265
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 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 min15 min for 4K
      Terminals Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      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 Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      Dimensions134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3")120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 8.65 x 6.4"6.9 x 6 x 4"
      Package Weight4.645 lb1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      Battery PackBP-DC13BP1130
      Battery Life250 shots370 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage32 GB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Leica TL2 Samsung NX500
      Self Timer 2 - 30 secs
      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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