Leica M11 Monochrome vs Samsung NX500

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Samsung NX500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and NX500 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 Monochrome was launched 8 years later than the NX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the M11 Monochrome grades against the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome and Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 Monochrome has physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Samsung NX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the NX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and NX500 is 76 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and NX500.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent M11 Monochrome provides an advantage in sensor technology.