Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX200

Below, we will be matching up the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The M11 Monochrome was revealed 11 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the M11 Monochrome matches up against the NX200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 Monochrome & Samsung NX200. The full galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 Monochrome offers exterior dimensions 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 NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M11 Monochrome compared to the NX200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and NX200 is 76 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and NX200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will produce extra detail because of its extra 40 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M11 Monochrome should have an advantage in sensor innovation.