Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1
79 Imaging
50 Features
31 Overall
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![Leica M8 front Leica M8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M8/Leica-M8-front.jpg)
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66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
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Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Introduced July 2007
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Announced September 2014
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Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and NX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
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The M8 was unveiled 8 years before the NX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M8 grades versus the NX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M8 and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Samsung NX1
M8 | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Leica M8
NX1 | M8 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | July 2007 | Newer by 86 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+806k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M8 and Samsung NX1
M8 | NX1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 has got external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M8 versus the NX1.
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Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M8 and NX1 is 79 and 66 respectively.
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Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M8 and NX1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M8 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M8-vs-Samsung-NX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M8-vs-Samsung-NX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Leica M8 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica M8 | Samsung NX1 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2007-07-31 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 27 x 18mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 486.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3936 x 2630 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 2500 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 59 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 15.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video format | - | H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 591g (1.30 lb) | 550g (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 59 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | 663 | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 550 pictures | 500 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $4,400 | $1,500 |