Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX3000

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX3000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly close but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NX3000 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 20 months before the NX3000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and NX3000 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and NX3000.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 240 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.