Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX200

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica M Typ 262 and Samsung NX200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and NX200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 262 was manufactured 3 years after the NX200 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the M Typ 262 grades against the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 262 & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Leica M Typ 262 and Samsung NX200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the NX200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and NX200 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and NX200.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M Typ 262 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.