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Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Leica M8 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Leica M8
(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
Samsung NX mini
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Samsung NX mini

 M8 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica M8

 NX mini M8 
ReleasedMarch 2014July 2007More modern by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M8 and Samsung NX mini

 M8 NX mini 
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).

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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.

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M8 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M8 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
62
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M8 Sports photography info
Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
better than average battery pack (550 shots)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
good battery power (650 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M8 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX mini Travel photography factors
51
better than average battery pack (550 shots)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
76
good battery power (650 per charge)
lighter than competition (196g)
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M8 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (550 CIPA)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
no Timelapse function
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
good battery power (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M8 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
38
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lighter than competition (196 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Leica M8 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M8 and Samsung NX mini
 Leica M8Samsung NX mini
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