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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
76
Imaging
82
Features
56
Overall
71
Leica M11 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2022
  • Replaced the Leica M10
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Leica M11 vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and NX mini (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M11 was manufactured 7 years after the NX mini which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the M11 matches up vs the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Samsung NX mini

 M11 NX mini 
ReleasedJanuary 2022March 2014Newer by 96 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k461kSharper display (+1872k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica M11

 NX mini M11 

Common features in the Leica M11 and Samsung NX mini

 M11 NX mini 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M11 has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the M11 and the NX mini.

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and NX mini is 76 and 93 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M11 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M11 will give you more detail due to its extra 39.5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger M11 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
89
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
decent MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11
Street photography with Samsung NX mini
79
fully articulated screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (50,000)
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography information
Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is high (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
good battery power (700 shots)
low frames per second (4.5 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
great battery pack (650 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography features
Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
70
good battery power (700 shots)
weather proof
sensor resolution is high (60MP)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
75
great battery pack (650 shots)
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
sensor resolution is high (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (700 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging information
Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
9
can't record video
37
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Samsung NX mini
 Leica M11Samsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model type Leica M11 Samsung NX mini
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-01-13 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9528 x 6328 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 50000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support Leica M Samsung NX-M
Amount of lenses 62 2
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,333k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 3600s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200s
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 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lb) 196 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 650 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage UHS II type SD microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $8,995 $530