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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Samsung NX1

 M-E Typ 220 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 NX1 M-E Typ 220 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2012Newer by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung NX1

 M-E Typ 220 NX1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

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

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography features
71
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
80
has manual focus
amazing MP (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography info
Samsung NX1 Street photography info
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
74
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (550g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
46
good MP (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing MP (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
57
good MP (18MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than competitors (550g)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography advice
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
34
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than competitors (550g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung NX1
 Leica M-E Typ 220Samsung NX1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Samsung NX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2014-09-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5212 x 3472 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 2500 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Samsung NX
Available lenses 59 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585g (1.29 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 83
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 13.2
DXO Low light score 787 1363
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $1,500