Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini
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Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched July 2007
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Leica M8 and Samsung NX mini, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and NX mini (1") use different sensor sizes.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe M8 was revealed 7 years prior to the NX mini which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M8 matches up vs the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M8 & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Samsung NX mini
M8 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica M8
NX mini | M8 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | July 2007 | More modern by 80 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M8 and Samsung NX mini
M8 | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M8 enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Leica M8 and Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M8 and the NX mini.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and NX mini is 79 and 93 respectively.
Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M8 and NX mini.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M8 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will give more detail because of its extra 10.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged M8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Leica M8 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica M8 | Samsung NX mini |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2007-07-31 | 2014-03-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 27 x 18mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 486.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3936 x 2630 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 2500 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Samsung NX-M |
Available lenses | 59 | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 591g (1.30 lb) | 196g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 59 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 663 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 550 pictures | 650 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $4,400 | $530 |