Leica M10 vs Samsung NX100

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica M10 versus Samsung NX100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and NX100 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The M10 was announced 6 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M10 matches up vs the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M10 and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Leica M10 has external 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 NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M10 versus the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and NX100 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M10 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M10 will show extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.