Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 10000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1100
- Replacement is Samsung NX3000

Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very similar but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and NX2000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

The M-Monochrom was introduced 18 months earlier than the NX2000 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M-Monochrom matches up against the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-Monochrom & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Samsung NX2000
M-Monochrom | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Leica M-Monochrom
NX2000 | M-Monochrom | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 18 months |
Display size | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Samsung NX2000
M-Monochrom | NX2000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M-Monochrom provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M-Monochrom and the NX2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and NX2000 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-Monochrom and NX2000.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Leica M-Monochrom | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica M-Monochrom | Samsung NX2000 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-05-10 | 2013-11-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 10000 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 59 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 32 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 pounds) | 228 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 340 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $7,950 | $599 |