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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Announced January 2022
  • Old Model is Leica M10
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Leica M11 and Samsung NX100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and NX100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 was introduced 11 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M11 scores against the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Samsung NX100

 M11 NX100 
LaunchedJanuary 2022September 2010Fresher by 138 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k614kSharper display (+1719k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Leica M11

 NX100 M11 

Common features in the Leica M11 and Samsung NX100

 M11 NX100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 provides outside 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 NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M11 and the NX100.

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and NX100 is 76 and 88 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and NX100.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M11 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica M11 will offer more detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern M11 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography highlights
90
focusing manually
high MP (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11
Street photography with Samsung NX100
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (50,000)
no image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography features
Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high MP (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
good battery life (700 per charge)
low fps (4.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery life (700 CIPA)
environment proof
high MP (60 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
66
better than average battery (420 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
high MP (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (420 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
31
built in image stabilization
features face detection focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Samsung NX100
 Leica M11Samsung NX100
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model Leica M11 Samsung NX100
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-01-13 2010-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9528 x 6328 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 50000 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 62 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,333 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 700 shots 420 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $8,995 $386