Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Edition 60 & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Samsung NX100
M Edition 60 | NX100 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | September 2010 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Crisper screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Leica M Edition 60
NX100 | M Edition 60 |
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Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX100
M Edition 60 | NX100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Samsung NX100 | |
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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 |