Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000
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![Leica M9-P front Leica M9-P front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica_M9-P_1.jpg)
![Samsung NX3000 front Samsung NX3000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-NX3000/Samsung-NX3000-front.jpg)
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Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2011
- Old Model is Leica M9
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Announced May 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX2000
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Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Leica M9-P and Samsung NX3000, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very well matched but the M9-P (Full frame) and NX3000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
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The M9-P was launched 3 years before the NX3000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M9-P grades vs the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9-P and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are available at Leica M9-P Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Samsung NX3000
M9-P | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Leica M9-P
NX3000 | M9-P | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | ![]() | June 2011 | More modern by 35 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M9-P and Samsung NX3000
M9-P | NX3000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M9-P features outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Leica M9-P and Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M9-P compared to the NX3000.
![Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M9-P-vs-Samsung-NX3000-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and NX3000 is 78 and 89 respectively.
![Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M9-P-vs-Samsung-NX3000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M9-P and NX3000.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M9-P featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M9-P is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M9-P-vs-Samsung-NX3000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M9-P-vs-Samsung-NX3000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Leica M9-P | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica M9-P | Samsung NX3000 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-06-21 | 2014-05-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 2500 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 59 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 854 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 370 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $7,995 | $897 |