Leica M Typ 240 vs Samsung ST95

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung ST95, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and ST95 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 21 months after the ST95 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung ST95. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Leica M Typ 240 and Samsung ST95 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 240 and the ST95.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and ST95 is 74 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and ST95.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 240 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.