Leica M11 vs Samsung NX300M

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Leica M11 and Samsung NX300M, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and NX300M (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The M11 was launched 9 years after the NX300M which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M11 grades vs the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 enjoys 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 NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M11 and Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the M11 vs the NX300M.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and NX300M is 76 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M11 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M11 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 40MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent M11 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.