Samsung NX210 vs Leica M (Typ 240)

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Samsung NX210 vs Leica M (Typ 240)

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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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

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Differences

Samsung NX210 advantages over Leica M (Typ 240)

Less expensive
$407 vs $6995
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
222g vs 680g
Lighter weight
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 (Typ 240) advantages over Samsung NX210

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 4.33 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 (Typ 240) test data on DxO Mark NX210 test data on DxO Mark

1,860 vs 719 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dots on screen
920k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.0 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
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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The Competition

Compared to Leica M Monochrom

Samsung NX210

Leica M Monochrom

$407
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$7950
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M Monochrom

$6995
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoots 24p video

$7950
35mm

Higher extended ISO

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Compared to Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Samsung NX210

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

$407
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$7999
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

$6995
35mm

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

$7999
35mm

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Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

$407
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX2000

Leica M (Typ 240)

Samsung NX2000

$6995
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX210

Fujifilm X-A1

$407
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Shoots 24p video

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

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Leica M (Typ 240)

Fujifilm X-A1

$6995
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

$407
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3300

Leica M (Typ 240)

Samsung NX3300

$6995
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

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