Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX1

On this page, we are comparing the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The M11 Monochrome was manufactured 8 years after the NX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M11 Monochrome scores versus the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome & Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome provides outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the NX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and NX1 is 76 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and NX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M11 Monochrome because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M11 Monochrome will provide you with more detail due to its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent M11 Monochrome provides an advantage in sensor technology.