Leica M10 vs Samsung NX30

Following is a complete assessment of the Leica M10 vs Samsung NX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly similar but the M10 (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The M10 was revealed 3 years after the NX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M10 grades vs the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M10 & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M10 provides outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M10 compared to the NX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and NX30 is 75 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and NX30.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M10 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M10 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer M10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.