Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a extended overview of the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and NX300M (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q2 Monochrom was manufactured 7 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Q2 Monochrom grades versus the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are available at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 Monochrom offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Q2 Monochrom compared to the NX300M.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and NX300M is 60 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 Monochrom and NX300M.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q2 Monochrom because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will produce extra detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Q2 Monochrom will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.