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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Leica M11 Monochrome
(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
Samsung NX mini
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Samsung NX mini

 M11 Monochrome NX mini 
IntroducedApril 2023March 2014More modern by 111 months
Screen resolution2333k461kClearer screen (+1872k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 NX mini M11 Monochrome 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Samsung NX mini

 M11 Monochrome NX mini 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
90
focusing manually
MP count great (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
70
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
74
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count great (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
good battery power (700 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
71
good battery power (700 shots)
environment sealing
MP count great (60MP)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
75
better than average battery (650 shots)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography details
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
MP count great (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (700 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M11 Monochrome
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
9
no video shooting
37
touch screen
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Samsung NX mini
 Leica M11 MonochromeSamsung NX mini
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