Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX mini
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Announced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced March 2014

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Let's look more closely at the Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX mini, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is fairly close but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and NX mini (1") enjoy different sensor size.

The M Edition 60 was announced 7 months after the NX mini so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M Edition 60 scores against the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Edition 60 & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Samsung NX mini
M Edition 60 | NX mini | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | March 2014 | Newer by 7 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica M Edition 60
NX mini | M Edition 60 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX mini
M Edition 60 | NX mini | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 has exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the NX mini.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and NX mini is 74 and 93 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and NX mini.
All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will provide you with more detail with its extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M Edition 60 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica M Edition 60 | Samsung NX mini |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-09-23 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Samsung NX-M |
Total lenses | 59 | 2 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | 196 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | - | $530 |