Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 & Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.