Leica X Vario vs Samsung NX mini

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica X Vario and Samsung NX mini, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the X Vario (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the X Vario (APS-C) and NX mini (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The X Vario was revealed 9 months earlier than the NX mini and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the X Vario matches up vs the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X Vario and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Leica X Vario Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica X Vario enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Leica X Vario and Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the X Vario compared to the NX mini.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and NX mini is 62 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X Vario and NX mini.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X Vario having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will deliver more detail because of its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged X Vario is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.