Leica M10 vs Samsung NX mini

In this article, we are looking at the Leica M10 vs Samsung NX mini, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is fairly comparable but the M10 (Full frame) and NX mini (1") possess different sensor size.

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The M10 was announced 2 years later than the NX mini and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the M10 scores versus the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M10 & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M10 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M10 vs the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and NX mini is 75 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and NX mini.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M10 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M10 will provide greater detail with its extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern M10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.