Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500
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73 Features
45 Overall
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![Leica M10 front Leica M10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M10/Leica-M10-front.jpg)
![Samsung NX500 front Samsung NX500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-NX500/Samsung-NX500-front.jpg)
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68 Features
80 Overall
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Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 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
- Updated by Leica M11
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Launched February 2015
- Replaced the Samsung NX300
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Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is relatively close but the M10 (Full frame) and NX500 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
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The M10 was introduced 24 months later than the NX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M10 scores versus the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M10 and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Samsung NX500
M10 | NX500 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | ![]() | February 2015 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 1036k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Leica M10
NX500 | M10 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M10 and Samsung NX500
M10 | NX500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M10 enjoys external 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 NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
See the Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 versus the NX500.
![Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M10-vs-Samsung-NX500-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and NX500 is 75 and 87 respectively.
![Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M10-vs-Samsung-NX500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and NX500.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M10 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern M10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M10-vs-Samsung-NX500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M10-vs-Samsung-NX500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M10 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Leica M10 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica M10 | Samsung NX500 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-01-18 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro II | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | - | H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 86 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 2133 | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 370 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $7,595 | $800 |