Leica M vs. Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Leica M and Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica M vs. Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - rangefinder Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens
Height 8 cm 6.36 cm
Width 13.9 cm 11.95 cm
Depth 4.2 cm 4.25 cm
Weight 680 g 287 g
Body Material Synthetic leather, magnesium -
Enclosure Colour Black | Silver chrome Black | White
Protection Weatherproof, splashproof, dust-resistant -
Optical Zoom - 3.1x
SENSOR Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Sensor Resolution 24.0 Megapixel 28.2 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Total Pixels - 30,700,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution - 28,200,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 24 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction - Yes
Sensor Features - Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
Image Stabiliser - Optical
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser - Yes
Sensors Dust alert sensor, digital level metre -
PROCESSOR Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Image Processor Leica Maestro DRIMeVs
LENS Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Type - Zoom lens - 3.1x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function
Focus Adjustment - Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance - 24 cm
Max View Angle - 82.6 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment - Motorised drive
Lens Construction - 8 groups / 9 elements
Filter Size - 43 mm
Lens Mounting Type Leica M Samsung NX
Features - ED glass, i-Function
FOCUSING Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Auto Focus - TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty - 209
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View -
VIEWFINDER Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Viewfinder Type Optical - real-image -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.68x -
Viewfinder Information Shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash charge completion -
Features Automatic parallax compensation -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
ISO (Max) 6400 51200
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200-6400 ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 100-25600
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones - 221
Exposure Modes Bulb, manual, aperture-priority Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs - Landscape, night mode, silhouette, fireworks, multiple exposure, panorama assist, sunset, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace
Special Effects Film Simulation Cool, Vivid, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Calm, Classic, Forest, Retro, Vignetting, Selective Colour
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), 2000K - 13100K Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (natural white), fluorescent light (white)
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/6000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 5 steps in 1/2, 1, 2, 3 EV steps 3 steps
White Balance Bracketing - Yes
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec -
DISPLAY Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Type 3" LCD display 3" AMOLED display
Touch Screen - Yes
Display Format 920,000 pixels 1,036,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Folding
Display Features Contrast control -
FLASH Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Camera Flash - Detachable flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) - 8
Flash Modes - Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction - Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Digital Video Format MJPEG, MOV AVI, MJPEG, HEVC
Image Recording Format JPEG, DNG (RAW) JPEG, RAW, MPO
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 4096 x 2160
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Stereo
Microphone Features Sensitivity control -
MEMORY Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included - No
Image Storage JPEG 5952 x 3976
JPEG 4256 x 2832
JPEG 2976 x 1984
JPEG 1600 x 1080
DNG (RAW) 5952 x 3976
RAW 6480 x 4320
JPEG 6480 x 4320
JPEG 6480 x 3648
JPEG 4560 x 3040
JPEG 4608 x 2592
JPEG 3264 x 2176
JPEG 3328 x 1872
JPEG 2112 x 1408
JPEG 2048 x 1152
JPEG 4320 x 4320
JPEG 3088 x 3088
JPEG 2160 x 2160
JPEG 1408 x 1408
Video Capture MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 24 fps
HEVC - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps
HEVC - 3840 x 2160 - 30 fps
HEVC - 3840 x 2160 - 25 fps
HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps
HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps
HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps
HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
HEVC - 640 x 480 - 60 fps
HEVC - 640 x 480 - 50 fps
HEVC - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
HEVC - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Samsung BP1130 Lithium Ion
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1800 mAh (included) Samsung BP1130 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1130 mAh (included)
CONNECTIONS Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Interface - HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, Remote Viewfinder Pro
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type - USB 2.0
HDMI output
FEATURES Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 2 - 30 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second 9 frames per second
HDR Mode - Auto HDR mode
Additional Features Sharpness control, saturation control Adaptive Digital Noise Reduction, Smart AUTO, Time-Lapse recording, high ISO speed noise reduction, GPS via mobile, Samsung Auto Shot (SAS)
OTHERS Leica M Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Included Accessories Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, power cable, shoe cap -
Software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Samsung Raw Converter, CyberLink Power Media Player, iLauncher, Samsung Movie Converter, Samsung DNG Converter
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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