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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
76
Imaging
85
Features
52
Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed April 2023
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Samsung NX300M, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and NX300M (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 Monochrome was unveiled 10 years after the NX300M which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M11 Monochrome matches up vs the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Samsung NX300M

 M11 Monochrome NX300M 
ReleasedApril 2023January 2013More modern by 126 months
Display resolution2333k768kCrisper display (+1565k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 NX300M M11 Monochrome 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"3.00"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Samsung NX300M

 M11 Monochrome NX300M 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome offers exterior 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the NX300M.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and NX300M is 76 and 86 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and NX300M.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M11 Monochrome having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will show greater detail having an extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
91
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography info
Samsung NX300M Street photography info
74
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Sports photography highlights
70
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
good battery life (700 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography info
Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
71
good battery life (700 shots)
environment proofing
amazing sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
supports touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
amazing sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Samsung NX300M
 Leica M11 MonochromeSamsung NX300M
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica M11 Monochrome Samsung NX300M
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-04-14 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 9528 x 6328 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support Leica M Samsung NX
Total lenses 62 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 2,333 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3376 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $9,195 $699