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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
79 Imaging
65 Features
28 Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
57

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Samsung NX mini

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 NX mini 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica M-E Typ 220

		

		

			
 NX mini M-E Typ 220 
RevealedMarch 2014September 2012More recent by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung NX mini

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 NX mini 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and NX mini is 79 and 93 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
71
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 no liveview
70
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography factors
Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
65
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
81
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (196g)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
46
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 no liveview
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
54
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
 megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 better than average battery life (650 per charge)
 slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
57
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
75
 better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (196 grams)
 boasts touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
61
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Leica M mount)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 small screen (2.5 inch)
 no liveview
 no image stabilization
 no Timelapse function
68
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (650 per charge)
 no image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
9
 no video shooting
37
 touchscreen capability
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes external mic port
 lighter than average in class (196 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung NX mini
 Leica M-E Typ 220Samsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Samsung NX mini
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20.5MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5212 x 3472 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 2500 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support Leica M Samsung NX-M
Amount of lenses 59 2
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 585g (1.29 lb) 196g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 787 not tested
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $530