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Comparison of Leica D-LUX 3 and Samsung NX5 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica D-LUX 3 ×
Samsung NX5 ×
General
ModelLeica D-LUX 3Samsung NX5
BrandLeicaSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberD-LUX 3NX5
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)106123
Width (mm)2640
Height (mm)5687
Weight (g)220345
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Samsung
Effective megapixels (MP)10.214.6
Sensor format1/1.65 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)45.09369.72
Sensor width (mm)7.7623.7
Sensor height (mm)5.8115.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.845.16
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:93:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-Fixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2880 x 2160(6.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3168 x 2376(7.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3248 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3568 x 2376(8.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 1472 x 976(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.srw)
Continuous-mode (fps)2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGH.264 .MP4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Samsung NX
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH.-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00-
Zoom ratio (x)4-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)50-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, SpotContrast detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-Electronic viewfinder
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.83
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • 7 presets
  • auto
  • manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot247-zone multi, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Sports, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Snow, Self-Portrait, Food, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2Smart Auto, Scene (nine modes), Night, Portrait, Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction (auto or fill-in)
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-11
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.6 - 4.1m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.3mLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)-1/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connection-Hot shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
1↑Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw (.srw)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc input
  • wired remote socket
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-400
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP1310
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP1310 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop elements 4.0 (pc) / 3.0 (mac)
  • quicktime movie player
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical image stabilization. ISO 3,200 available in high-sensitivity mode only.Specifications are preliminary, and believed to be similar to the existing NX10 model



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