Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini
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![Leica M-E Typ 220 front Leica M-E Typ 220 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M-E-Typ-220/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-front.jpg)
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Samsung NX mini
M-E Typ 220 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Leica M-E Typ 220
NX mini | M-E Typ 220 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-vs-Samsung-NX-mini-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-vs-Samsung-NX-mini-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-vs-Samsung-NX-mini-sensor-size-comparison.png)
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 Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-vs-Samsung-NX-mini-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Leica M-E Typ 220 | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |