Samsung NX2000 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Specifications

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 320 - 25,000

Go in depth with our full Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Review.

Detailed specifications
Samsung NX2000
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

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General
Model Number:	NX2000	M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Rangefinder
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$649.99	$7450.00
Street Price:	$599.00	$7,595.00
Date Available:	2013-05-31	2015-05-07
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	8.0 oz (228 g)	24.0 oz (680 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.7 x 2.5 x 1.4 in. (119 x 65 x 36 mm)	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Samsung
Effective Megapixels:	20.3	24.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	35mm
Sensor size:	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)	855.62mm² (35.80mm x 23.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.29 microns	6.01 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	None
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	75
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	908
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1)	5952 x 3968 (23.6 MP, 3:2), 4256 x 2832 (12.1 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1072 (1.7 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), MPO, .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	8.0	3.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p)	1920x1080 (25p/24p) 1280x720 (25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Samsung NX	Leica M bayonet
Lens:	Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NX	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	30 - 77mm
Focal Length (actual):	20 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22	Varies with lens used
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x i-Zoom	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	No
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: 21 points (normal), has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection: Max. 10 faces; Object Tracking AF; Single AF, Continuous AF, MF, Touch AF & Shutter	N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	n/a
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification, calibrated to -0.5 dpt (corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available); Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.68x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.68x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.7	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,152,000 dots (384,000 px)	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	25000
Minimum ISO (native):	100	320
ISO Settings:	Auto (selectable, up to ISO 3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)	Auto, ISO 320 to 25000 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust	None
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot	OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	No
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Smart Mode: Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Minature, Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Wash Drawing, Oil Sketch, Ink Sketch, Acryl, Negative, Selective Color (R/G/B/Y 4 Colors); Smart Range+; HDR	B&W capture only; Filters available including new yellow, orange and green filters.
Self Timer:	2-30 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	No
Flash Modes:	Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off	Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	8.0 m / 26.2 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:	UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG	.DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	No
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB	Threaded cable release
Connections (extended):	Micro (Type D) HDMI	Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	8.0	3.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		30
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
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Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	340 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP1130	Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	Adobe Lightroom, iLauncher	Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS 10.5+	Windows Vista SP2 /7/ 8; Mac OS X (10.5 or higher)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	3.7" capacitive touch panel LCD, DRIMe IV engine, 8fps burst mode, Smart Camera 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) and NFC, AutoShare. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, SEF8A flash and 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. Available in white, black or pink.	Captures black and white stills and video with no interpolation. Finished in black chrome.