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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Released September 2014
Samsung NX3000
(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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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Samsung NX3000

 M Edition 60 NX3000 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Leica M Edition 60

 NX3000 M Edition 60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX3000

 M Edition 60 NX3000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014May 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography info
Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography details
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography details
56
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography details
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography details
63
weather proofing
good resolution (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competitors (230g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging advice
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (230 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX3000
 Leica M Edition 60Samsung NX3000
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