Leica M11 vs Samsung NX3000
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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Introduced January 2022
- Superseded the Leica M10
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
Leica M11 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Leica M11 and Samsung NX3000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and NX3000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M11 was manufactured 7 years later than the NX3000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M11 matches up against the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M11 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are available at Leica M11 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Samsung NX3000
M11 | NX3000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2022 | May 2014 | More recent by 93 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 2333k | 461k | Crisper display (+1872k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Leica M11
NX3000 | M11 |
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Common features in the Leica M11 and Samsung NX3000
M11 | NX3000 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.00" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Leica M11 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 has got outside 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) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Leica M11 and Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M11 and the NX3000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and NX3000 is 76 and 89 respectively.
Leica M11 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and NX3000.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M11 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M11 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger M11 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Leica M11 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Leica M11 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica M11 | Samsung NX3000 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-01-13 | 2014-05-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 62 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,333 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
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 quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 640 grams (1.41 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 pictures | 370 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC-SCL7 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | UHS II type SD | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $8,995 | $897 |