Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300

Following is a in-depth overview of the Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly close but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 262 was unveiled 2 years after the NX300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M Typ 262 matches up vs the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are available at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 comes with external dimensions 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 NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 262 against the NX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and NX300 is 77 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and NX300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 262 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.