Leica M8 vs Samsung NX500

On this page, we will be matching up the Leica M8 versus Samsung NX500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and NX500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M8 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the NX500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M8 grades versus the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M8 and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are available at Leica M8 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M8 vs the NX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and NX500 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M8 and NX500.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M8 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX500 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older M8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.