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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Revealed January 2022
  • Earlier Model is Leica M10
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Leica M11 and Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The M11 was released 7 years later than the NX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M11 grades vs the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Samsung NX1

 M11 NX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022September 2014Fresher by 90 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k1036kClearer screen (+1297k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Leica M11

 NX1 M11 

Common features in the Leica M11 and Samsung NX1

 M11 NX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M11 comes with exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M11 versus the NX1.

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and NX1 is 76 and 66 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and NX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M11 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M11 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher M11 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography factors
90
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
80
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography factors
Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
80
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
74
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (550 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography details
Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count amazing (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
good battery pack (700 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery pack (700 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count amazing (60 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than competition (550g)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
megapixel count amazing (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (700 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
78
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M11
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
9
lack of video recording
34
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition (550 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Samsung NX1
 Leica M11Samsung NX1
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica M11 Samsung NX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-13 2014-09-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9528 x 6328 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Samsung NX
Available lenses 62 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,333 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lb) 550 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 700 shots 500 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $8,995 $1,500