Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX100

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NX100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The M Typ 240 was released 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and NX100 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern M Typ 240 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.