Leica M11 vs Samsung NX200

On this page, we will be reviewing the Leica M11 versus Samsung NX200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and NX200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The M11 was manufactured 10 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the M11 grades vs the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 and Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M11 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M11 comes with outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M11 against the NX200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and NX200 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and NX200.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M11 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M11 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent M11 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.