Leica M9 vs Samsung DV300F

In this article, we will be matching up the Leica M9 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty close but the M9 (Full frame) and DV300F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The M9 was announced 3 years before the DV300F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M9 scores vs the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M9 provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Leica M9 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M9 and the DV300F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and DV300F is 79 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M9 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M9 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M9 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M9 will be behind in sensor technology.