Samsung NX1100 vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

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Samsung NX1100 vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX1100 Review.

35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Leica M-P (Typ 240) Review.

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Differences

Samsung NX1100 advantages over Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica M-P (Typ 240) advantages over Samsung NX1100

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.05 vs 4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
M-P (Typ 240) test data on DxO Mark NX1100 test data on DxO Mark

1,860 vs 852 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More pixels
24.0 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
24 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX1000

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

$413
APS-C

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX1000

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Samsung NX1000

$7495
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$413
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
HDMI out

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Samsung NX1000

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1100

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Sony NEX-3N

$7495
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$449
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Sony A5000

Samsung NX1100

Sony A5000

$450
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A5000

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Sony A5000

$7495
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Sony A5000

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Samsung NX1100

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
HDMI out

$7595
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$7495
35mm

$7595
35mm

Longer exposure
Higher extended ISO

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Samsung NX1100

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$450
APS-C

Rear display
Less expensive

$5995
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$7495
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

$5995
35mm

Longer exposure

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

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