Leica M9 vs Samsung NX500

Below is a extensive overview of the Leica M9 vs Samsung NX500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and NX500 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The M9 was brought out 6 years earlier than the NX500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the M9 grades vs the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M9 offers physical measurements 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 NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M9 compared to the NX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9 and NX500 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M9 and NX500.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M9 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will provide more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older M9 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.