Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX1100

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was released 18 months after the NX1100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M Edition 60 grades against the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Edition 60 & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 has outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX1100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the NX1100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and NX1100 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and NX1100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent M Edition 60 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.