Leica M9 vs Samsung NX2000

Below, we will be looking at the Leica M9 and Samsung NX2000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the M9 (Full frame) and NX2000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M9 was announced 5 years prior to the NX2000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the M9 scores vs the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9 & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M9 comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M9 and Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M9 vs the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M9 and NX2000 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M9 and NX2000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M9 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX2000 will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged M9 is going to be behind in sensor tech.