Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX300

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NX300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 240 was brought out 14 months before the NX300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M Typ 240 scores against the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account 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") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the NX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and NX300 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and NX300.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.