Leica M9 vs Samsung NX300

Let's look more closely at the Leica M9 versus Samsung NX300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the M9 (Full frame) and NX300 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The M9 was launched 5 years earlier than the NX300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M9 matches up versus the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9 & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M9 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M9 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M9 and the NX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M9 and NX300 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M9 and NX300.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M9 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M9 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.