Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX3000
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Released November 2015
- Alternate Name is Typ 262
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX2000

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Leica M Typ 262 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very similar but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and NX3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

The M Typ 262 was brought out 19 months later than the NX3000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the M Typ 262 scores vs the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 262 and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Samsung NX3000
M Typ 262 | NX3000 | |||
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Revealed | November 2015 | ![]() | May 2014 | Fresher by 19 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Leica M Typ 262
NX3000 | M Typ 262 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Samsung NX3000
M Typ 262 | NX3000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 comes with outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Leica M Typ 262 versus Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 262 and the NX3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and NX3000 is 77 and 89 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and NX3000.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Leica M Typ 262 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 262 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Leica M Typ 262 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Samsung |
Model | Leica M Typ 262 | Samsung NX3000 |
Also referred to as | Typ 262 | - |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-11-19 | 2014-05-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 59 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL2 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $5,069 | $897 |