Leica M-Monochrom vs Samsung NX500

Let's look more closely at the Leica M-Monochrom and Samsung NX500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and NX500 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The M-Monochrom was released 3 years earlier than the NX500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M-Monochrom matches up against the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-Monochrom and Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom features outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

See the Leica M-Monochrom and Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M-Monochrom against the NX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and NX500 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and NX500.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX500 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.