Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX1000

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and NX1000 is 79 and 90 respectively.

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.