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Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
23
Overall
47
Leica M-Monochrom front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64

Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Leica M-Monochrom
(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
Samsung NX2000
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Samsung NX2000

 M-Monochrom NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Leica M-Monochrom

 NX2000 M-Monochrom 
ReleasedNovember 2013May 2012More modern by 18 months
Display size3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Samsung NX2000

 M-Monochrom NX2000 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
70
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Street photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Street photography factors
64
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M-Monochrom
Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
44
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low battery (350 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M-Monochrom
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
54
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competitors in class (228g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography details
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
35
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-Monochrom and Samsung NX2000
 Leica M-MonochromSamsung NX2000
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