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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Released January 2022
  • Older Model is Leica M10
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • New Model is Samsung NX1100
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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Leica M11 versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and NX1000 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 was brought out 9 years later than the NX1000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M11 matches up versus the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Samsung NX1000

 M11 NX1000 
LaunchedJanuary 2022April 2012Fresher by 119 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k921kCrisper screen (+1412k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Leica M11

 NX1000 M11 

Common features in the Leica M11 and Samsung NX1000

 M11 NX1000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M11 versus the NX1000.

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and NX1000 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and NX1000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M11 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M11 will give you greater detail having its extra 40 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent M11 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
90
manual focus
great MP (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (50,000)
no image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
great MP (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery power (700 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M11
Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
71
great battery power (700 per charge)
weather proofing
great MP (60 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography highlights
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
great MP (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (700 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging information
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
34
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Samsung NX1000
 Leica M11Samsung NX1000
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica M11 Samsung NX1000
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-13 2012-04-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9528 x 6328 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 50000 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Leica M Samsung NX
Available lenses 62 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,333k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640g (1.41 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life 700 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $8,995 $388