Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX100

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.

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.

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.

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.