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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is fairly close but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 240 was brought out 24 months before the NX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M Typ 240 scores vs the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Samsung NX1

 M Typ 240 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Leica M Typ 240

 NX1 M Typ 240 
ReleasedSeptember 2014September 2012More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k920kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX1

 M Typ 240 NX1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 offers physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the NX1.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and NX1 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and NX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
megapixel count great (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography features
Samsung NX1 Street photography features
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (550g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
56
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography features
Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
63
environment proofing
good MP (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
74
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count great (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
34
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
lighter than average in class (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX1
 Leica M Typ 240Samsung NX1
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model Leica M Typ 240 Samsung NX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2014-09-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Samsung NX
Total lenses 59 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 83
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 13.2
DXO Low light score 1860 1363
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $5,479 $1,500