Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX300

Its time to look closer at the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Samsung NX300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and NX300 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The M11 Monochrome was brought out 9 years later than the NX300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M11 Monochrome matches up against the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 Monochrome and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and NX300 is 76 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and NX300.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will provide you with greater detail having its extra 40MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer M11 Monochrome provides an advantage in sensor technology.