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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX210, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NX210 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was introduced 2 months later than the NX210 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Samsung NX210

 M Typ 240 NX210 
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Leica M Typ 240

 NX210 M Typ 240 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX210

 M Typ 240 NX210 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. 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) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the NX210.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and NX210 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and NX210.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
Street photography with Samsung NX210
68
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX210 Sports photography factors
56
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography information
Samsung NX210 Travel photography information
63
weather sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
34
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX210
 Leica M Typ 240Samsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Samsung NX210
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2012-08-14
Body design 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 area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 59 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 71
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 1860 719
Other
Battery life 500 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $5,479 $625