Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX300

In this article, we are looking at the Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and NX300 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The M-Monochrom was manufactured 18 months prior to the NX300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M-Monochrom grades versus the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-Monochrom and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M-Monochrom offers outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M-Monochrom versus the NX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and NX300 is 78 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and NX300.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300 will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.