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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(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
  • Released September 2012
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Leica M Typ 240 versus Samsung NX2000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very similar but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NX2000 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The M Typ 240 was launched 14 months earlier than the NX2000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Samsung NX2000

 M Typ 240 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Leica M Typ 240

 NX2000 M Typ 240 
LaunchedNovember 2013September 2012More modern by 14 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k920kSharper display (+232k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX2000

 M Typ 240 NX2000 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 comes with physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the NX2000.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and NX2000 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and NX2000.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography information
Samsung NX2000 Street photography information
67
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
55
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proofing
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
63
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
35
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX2000
 Leica M Typ 240Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica M Typ 240 Samsung NX2000
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface 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 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Samsung NX
Available lenses 59 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 228 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 75
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 12.3
DXO Low light score 1860 908
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $5,479 $599