Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is fairly comparable but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and NX mini (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The M-E Typ 220 was revealed 18 months prior to the NX mini making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M-E Typ 220 scores versus the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and NX mini is 79 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and NX mini.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will produce greater detail because of its extra 2.5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.