Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX300M
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Its time to take a closer look at the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX300M, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very comparable but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and NX300M (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M Typ 240 was launched 3 months earlier than the NX300M so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M Typ 240 grades against the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Samsung NX300M
| M Typ 240 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 768k | Sharper display (+152k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Leica M Typ 240
| NX300M | M Typ 240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX300M
| M Typ 240 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 features physical measurements 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 NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 240 and the NX300M.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and NX300M is 74 and 86 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and NX300M.
Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
| Leica M Typ 240 | Samsung NX300M | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Samsung |
| Model type | Leica M Typ 240 | Samsung NX300M |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2013-01-03 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| 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 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica M | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 59 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 1% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lb) | 331 grams (0.73 lb) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 84 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1860 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $5,479 | $699 |