Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX200

In this article, we will be evaluating the Leica M Typ 240 versus Samsung NX200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty close but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The M Typ 240 was revealed 7 months later than the NX200 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M Typ 240 matches up against the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 240 & Samsung NX200. The full galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Typ 240 versus Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 240 versus the NX200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and NX200 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and NX200.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger M Typ 240 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.