Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX1000

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX1000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and NX1000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The M-Monochrom was revealed very close to the NX1000 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M-Monochrom scores versus the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-Monochrom & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom comes with external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M-Monochrom against the NX1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and NX1000 is 78 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M-Monochrom and NX1000.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M-Monochrom with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.