Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1000

The following is a extended comparison of the Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the M10 (Full frame) and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The M10 was revealed 4 years after the NX1000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M10 scores versus the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M10 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M10 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M10 vs the NX1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and NX1000 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and NX1000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M10 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M10 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger M10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.