Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1

The following is a in depth assessment of the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The M-E Typ 220 was announced 24 months earlier than the NX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the M-E Typ 220 grades against the NX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the NX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and NX1 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and NX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M-E Typ 220 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.