Leica M9 vs Samsung NX1

Here is a in-depth review of the Leica M9 and Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The M9 was manufactured 6 years prior to the NX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M9 matches up against the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9 & Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M9 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M9 offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M9 vs the NX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M9 and NX1 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M9 and NX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M9 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will result in extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older M9 will be behind in sensor innovation.