Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M Typ 240

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M Typ 240, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MII N was revealed 8 years before the M Typ 240 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1D MII N scores against the M Typ 240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Leica M Typ 240. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Leica M Typ 240 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MII N enjoys outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D MII N vs Leica M Typ 240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 1D MII N and the M Typ 240.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII N and M Typ 240 is 50 and 74 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII N and M Typ 240.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Leica M Typ 240 will resolve more detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N is going to be behind in sensor innovation.