Leica M9-P vs Samsung NX300M

Here, we are analyzing the Leica M9-P and Samsung NX300M, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly similar but the M9-P (Full frame) and NX300M (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The M9-P was manufactured 18 months earlier than the NX300M making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M9-P grades vs the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9-P & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M9-P Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M9-P has outer dimensions 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 NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M9-P compared to the NX300M.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M9-P and NX300M is 78 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M9-P and NX300M.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M9-P featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older M9-P is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.