Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Released April 2023
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and NX mini (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The M11 Monochrome was unveiled 9 years after the NX mini which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M11 Monochrome matches up versus the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Samsung NX mini
M11 Monochrome | NX mini | |||
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Introduced | April 2023 | ![]() | March 2014 | More modern by 111 months |
Screen resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+1872k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica M11 Monochrome
NX mini | M11 Monochrome | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Samsung NX mini
M11 Monochrome | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 Monochrome features external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M11 Monochrome vs the NX mini.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and NX mini is 76 and 93 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and NX mini.
To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M11 Monochrome with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will provide you with greater detail having an extra 39.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer M11 Monochrome is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Leica M11 Monochrome | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica M11 Monochrome | Samsung NX mini |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2023-04-14 | 2014-03-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60 megapixels | 20.5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Samsung NX-M |
Amount of lenses | 62 | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,333 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3600 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640 grams (1.41 lb) | 196 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 100 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3376 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photographs | 650 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | UHS II type SD | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $9,195 | $530 |