Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Samsung NX300M

Here is a in depth comparison of the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively well matched but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and NX300M (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M-E Typ 220 was announced 3 months earlier than the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M-E Typ 220 scores against the NX300M with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the NX300M.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and NX300M is 79 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and NX300M.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX300M will give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.