Leica M8 vs Samsung NX1000

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica M8 and Samsung NX1000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and NX1000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The M8 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the NX1000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the M8 scores vs the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M8 & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M8 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M8 has physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M8 and Samsung NX1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M8 and the NX1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and NX1000 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M8 and NX1000.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M8 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will render extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M8 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.