Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300
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Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched June 2011
- Old Model is Leica M9
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX210
- New Model is Samsung NX500

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Leica M9-P and Samsung NX300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty close but the M9-P (Full frame) and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

The M9-P was announced 3 years earlier than the NX300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M9-P matches up vs the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9-P & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M9-P Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Samsung NX300
M9-P | NX300 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Leica M9-P
NX300 | M9-P | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2011 | More modern by 29 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 768k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+538k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M9-P and Samsung NX300
M9-P | NX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M9-P has got physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Contrast the Leica M9-P and Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M9-P vs the NX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M9-P and NX300 is 78 and 86 respectively.

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M9-P and NX300.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M9-P with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300 will render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M9-P will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Leica M9-P | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica M9-P | Samsung NX300 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-06-21 | 2013-11-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 2500 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 59 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lbs) | 331 grams (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 68 | 76 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | 854 | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 330 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $7,995 | $750 |