Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX100

Let's look more closely at the Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very similar but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and NX100 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The M-Monochrom was launched 21 months after the NX100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M-Monochrom scores versus the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-Monochrom and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M-Monochrom features outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the NX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and NX100 is 78 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and NX100.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M-Monochrom will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher M-Monochrom should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.