Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1
75 Imaging
73 Features
45 Overall
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66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
76
Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Renewed by Leica M11
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Announced September 2014

Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is pretty comparable but the M10 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

The M10 was announced 2 years after the NX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M10 grades vs the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M10 and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Samsung NX1
M10 | NX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | ![]() | September 2014 | Newer by 29 months |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 1036k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Leica M10
NX1 | M10 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M10 and Samsung NX1
M10 | NX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M10 has got external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 vs the NX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and NX1 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and NX1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M10 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Leica M10 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica M10 | Samsung NX1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-01-18 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Maestro II | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5952 x 3992 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 59 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video format | - | H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 86 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | 2133 | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 500 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $7,595 | $1,500 |