Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000
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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 NX1000 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
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and NX1000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
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The M-E Typ 220 was unveiled 6 months after the NX1000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the M-E Typ 220 grades vs the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Samsung NX1000
M-E Typ 220 | NX1000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Leica M-E Typ 220
NX1000 | M-E Typ 220 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung NX1000
M-E Typ 220 | NX1000 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | April 2012 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 versus the NX1000.
![Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-vs-Samsung-NX1000-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and NX1000 is 79 and 90 respectively.
![Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-vs-Samsung-NX1000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and NX1000.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M-E Typ 220 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.
![Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-vs-Samsung-NX1000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-vs-Samsung-NX1000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Leica M-E Typ 220 | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica M-E Typ 220 | Samsung NX1000 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-04-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 2500 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 59 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 585g (1.29 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 69 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 787 | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $388 |