Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX1000

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Samsung NX1000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and NX1000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 Monochrome was announced 11 years later than the NX1000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M11 Monochrome scores vs the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome & Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 Monochrome enjoys outside 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 NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M11 Monochrome vs the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and NX1000 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and NX1000.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will produce extra detail with its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.