Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX3000

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica M-Monochrom versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly close but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and NX3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The M-Monochrom was unveiled 24 months before the NX3000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M-Monochrom scores vs the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-Monochrom & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M-Monochrom features external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Leica M-Monochrom versus Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the NX3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and NX3000 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and NX3000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M-Monochrom using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.