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

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
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.

The 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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 240 & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Samsung NX1000
M Typ 240 | NX1000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Leica M Typ 240
NX1000 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX1000
M Typ 240 | NX1000 | |||
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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).
Check out the Leica M Typ 240 versus Samsung NX1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Samsung NX1000 | |
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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 |