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Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 262
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica M Typ 262 and Samsung NX210, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty similar but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and NX210 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The M Typ 262 was released 3 years after the NX210 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the NX210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Samsung NX210

 M Typ 262 NX210 
ReleasedNovember 2015August 2012More modern by 40 months
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Leica M Typ 262

 NX210 M Typ 262 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Samsung NX210

 M Typ 262 NX210 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 has physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the NX210.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and NX210 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and NX210.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent M Typ 262 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Samsung NX210
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
50
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
58
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
22
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Samsung NX210
 Leica M Typ 262Samsung NX210
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Samsung NX210
Also referred to as Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-11-19 2012-08-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Leica M Samsung NX
Total lenses 59 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $5,069 $625