Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX1100

Its time to look more closely at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Samsung NX1100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 Monochrome was released 10 years later than the NX1100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the M11 Monochrome scores against the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome and Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Leica M11 Monochrome and Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M11 Monochrome compared to the NX1100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and NX1100 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and NX1100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will render extra detail as a result of its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer M11 Monochrome will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.