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Leica M8 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Leica M8 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released July 2007
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
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Leica M8 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Leica M8 vs Samsung NX200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The M8 was announced 5 years before the NX200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the M8 grades against the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Samsung NX200

 M8 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Leica M8

 NX200 M8 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2007More recent by 55 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Leica M8 and Samsung NX200

 M8 NX200 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M8 features exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M8 versus the NX200.

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and NX200 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M8 and NX200.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M8 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX200 will show extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older M8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M8 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M8 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M8 Street photography factors
Samsung NX200 Street photography factors
62
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M8 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
better than average battery (550 per charge)
no liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M8
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
51
better than average battery (550 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average in class (223g)
MP count good (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M8 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (550 per charge)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M8 Vlogging features
Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
34
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Leica M8 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M8 and Samsung NX200
 Leica M8Samsung NX200
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica M8 Samsung NX200
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2007-07-31 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3936 x 2630 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 2500 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Leica M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 59 32
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 591 gr (1.30 lb) 223 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 59 69
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 12.6
DXO Low light rating 663 618
Other
Battery life 550 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $4,400 $818