Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX1

Let's look much closer at the Leica M9-P versus Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The M9-P was announced 4 years before the NX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M9-P matches up vs the NX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9-P and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are available at Leica M9-P Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M9-P provides external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Leica M9-P versus Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M9-P and the NX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9-P and NX1 is 78 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M9-P and NX1.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M9-P using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older M9-P is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.