Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX300
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
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- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX210
- Successor is Samsung NX500
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On this page, we will be comparing the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung NX300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and NX300 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe M-E Typ 220 was unveiled 14 months prior to the NX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the M-E Typ 220 grades versus the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Samsung NX300
| M-E Typ 220 | NX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Leica M-E Typ 220
| NX300 | M-E Typ 220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2013 |  | September 2012 | More recent by 14 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3.3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 768k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+538k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung NX300
| M-E Typ 220 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Contrast the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the NX300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and NX300 is 79 and 86 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and NX300.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Leica M-E Typ 220 | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Samsung |
| Model type | Leica M-E Typ 220 | Samsung NX300 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2013-11-24 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| 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 | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| 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 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica M | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 59 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 768k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | 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 synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 585 gr (1.29 lb) | 331 gr (0.73 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 69 | 76 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 787 | 942 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $750 |