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Leica M10 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Leica M10 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Later Model is Leica M11
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
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Leica M10 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Leica M10 versus Samsung NX210, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly close but the M10 (Full frame) and NX210 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M10 was launched 4 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M10 scores vs the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Samsung NX210

 M10 NX210 
RevealedJanuary 2017August 2012Fresher by 54 months
Display resolution1037k614kSharper display (+423k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Leica M10

 NX210 M10 

Common features in the Leica M10 and Samsung NX210

 M10 NX210 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Leica M10 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M10 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Leica M10 versus Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M10 vs the NX210.

Leica M10 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and NX210 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and NX210.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M10 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger M10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M10 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M10
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography features
Samsung NX210 Street photography features
69
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography details
Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
53
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M10
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
57
MP count good (24MP)
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M10
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging features
Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
34
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica M10 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Samsung NX210
 Leica M10Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica M10 Samsung NX210
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2012-08-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3992 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 50000 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 59 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 71
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 2133 719
Other
Battery life 210 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $7,595 $625