Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX mini

The following is a complete comparison of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is relatively well matched but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NX mini (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 18 months before the NX mini which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the NX mini.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and NX mini is 74 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and NX mini.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will give you more detail having an extra 3.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.