Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1000
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Updated by Samsung NX1100
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Let's examine more in depth at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Samsung NX1000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NX1000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe M Typ 240 was brought out 6 months later than the NX1000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M Typ 240 matches up versus the NX1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Samsung NX1000
| M Typ 240 | NX1000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Leica M Typ 240
| NX1000 | M Typ 240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX1000
| M Typ 240 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | April 2012 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 240 against the NX1000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and NX1000 is 74 and 90 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and NX1000.
Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
| Leica M Typ 240 | Samsung NX1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Samsung |
| Model | Leica M Typ 240 | Samsung NX1000 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-04-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica M | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 59 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 84 | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 1860 | 840 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photographs | 320 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $5,479 | $388 |
