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Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX100

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Older Model is Leica M9
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
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Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the M9-P (Full frame) and NX100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The M9-P was revealed 10 months after the NX100 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M9-P matches up vs the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Samsung NX100

 M9-P NX100 
AnnouncedJune 2011September 2010More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Leica M9-P

 NX100 M9-P 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Samsung NX100

 M9-P NX100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M9-P has physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M9-P vs the NX100.

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9-P and NX100 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M9-P and NX100.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M9-P having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M9-P will give greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M9-P will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M9-P
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
70
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
44
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
60
has image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M9-P
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
54
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
great battery pack (420 shots)
decent MP (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
no Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization
decent MP (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (420 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9-P Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
31
has image stabilization
features face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Samsung NX100
 Leica M9-PSamsung NX100
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica M9-P Samsung NX100
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-06-21 2010-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5212 x 3472 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 2500 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Leica M Samsung NX
Total lenses 59 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 62
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 10.7
DXO Low light rating 854 563
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 420 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $7,995 $386