Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000
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![Leica M Typ 240 front Leica M Typ 240 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica_M_Typ_240_0.jpg)
![Samsung NX2000 front Samsung NX2000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung_NX2000_1.jpg)
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63 Features
68 Overall
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 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
- Released September 2012
(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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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Samsung NX2000
M Typ 240 | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Leica M Typ 240
NX2000 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 14 months |
Display dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+232k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX2000
M Typ 240 | NX2000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Leica M Typ 240 versus Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Samsung-NX2000-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Samsung-NX2000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Samsung-NX2000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Samsung-NX2000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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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 |