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Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Leica M9-P
(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
Samsung NX300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Samsung NX300

 M9-P NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Leica M9-P

 NX300 M9-P 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2011More modern by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution768k230kCrisper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Samsung NX300

 M9-P NX300 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
70
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M9-P Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
64
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9-P Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Sports photography highlights
44
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9-P Travel photography features
Samsung NX300 Travel photography features
54
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (350 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
provides touch focus
good MP (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M9-P
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9-P Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Samsung NX300
 Leica M9-PSamsung NX300
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