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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX300M, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very well matched but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and NX300M (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The M Edition 60 was unveiled 21 months later than the NX300M making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the M Edition 60 grades against the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Samsung NX300M

 M Edition 60 NX300M 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 21 months
Display resolution920k768kClearer display (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Leica M Edition 60

 NX300M M Edition 60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX300M

 M Edition 60 NX300M 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 offers outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M Edition 60 and the NX300M.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and NX300M is 74 and 86 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent M Edition 60 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography advice
Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Edition 60
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
56
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
63
weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
67
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Edition 60
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Samsung NX300M
 Leica M Edition 60Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica M Edition 60 Samsung NX300M
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-23 2013-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Samsung NX
Available lenses 59 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $699