Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000
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![Leica M Edition 60 front Leica M Edition 60 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M-Edition-60/Leica-M-Edition-60-front.jpg)
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 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
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Announced May 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX2000
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Leica M Edition 60 versus Samsung NX3000, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and NX3000 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
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The M Edition 60 was introduced 4 months after the NX3000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M Edition 60 matches up versus the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Samsung NX3000
M Edition 60 | NX3000 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Leica M Edition 60
NX3000 | M Edition 60 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX3000
M Edition 60 | NX3000 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | May 2014 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 has got physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Leica M Edition 60 versus Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the NX3000.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Samsung-NX3000-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and NX3000 is 74 and 89 respectively.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Samsung-NX3000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and NX3000.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Samsung-NX3000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Samsung-NX3000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica M Edition 60 | Samsung NX3000 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-09-23 | 2014-05-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 370 pictures |
Battery format | - | 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 |
Pricing at release | - | $897 |