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Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 262
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Samsung NX300M, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly well matched but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was released 2 years after the NX300M which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M Typ 262 matches up versus the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Samsung NX300M

 M Typ 262 NX300M 
RevealedNovember 2015January 2013More modern by 35 months
Display resolution921k768kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Leica M Typ 262

 NX300M M Typ 262 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Samsung NX300M

 M Typ 262 NX300M 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. 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) and the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 262 against the NX300M.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and NX300M is 77 and 86 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica M Typ 262 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M Typ 262 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
75
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Sports photography highlights
50
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography info
Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
58
good resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
67
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
22
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Samsung NX300M
 Leica M Typ 262Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica M Typ 262 Samsung NX300M
Also called as Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-11-19 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 59 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 - 330 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $5,069 $699