Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung GX-20

Here is a complete comparison of the Leica M Typ 262 versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 262 was released 7 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M Typ 262 scores against the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 & Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 has got outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the GX-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and GX-20 is 77 and 58 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and GX-20.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 262 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.