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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX200
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The M Edition 60 was introduced 4 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the M Edition 60 scores versus the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Samsung NX100

 M Edition 60 NX100 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2010Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Leica M Edition 60

 NX100 M Edition 60 

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX100

 M Edition 60 NX100 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M Edition 60 offers outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M Edition 60 against the NX100.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and NX100 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and NX100.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M Edition 60 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will offer more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer M Edition 60 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX100 Sports photography advice
56
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (420 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Edition 60
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
63
weather sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
66
good battery life (420 CIPA)
MP count decent (15MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (420 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging info
Samsung NX100 Vlogging info
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
31
has image stabilization
comes with face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX100
 Leica M Edition 60Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica M Edition 60 Samsung NX100
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-23 2010-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Leica M Samsung NX
Total lenses 59 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $386