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Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched July 2012
Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon M and Leica M Typ 240, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the M (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The M was introduced very close to the M Typ 240 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M matches up versus the M Typ 240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Leica M Typ 240

 M M Typ 240 
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Canon M

 M Typ 240 M 

Common features in the Canon M and Leica M Typ 240

 M M Typ 240 
IntroducedJuly 2012September 2012Same age
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M comes with external measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Leica M Typ 240 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M and Leica M Typ 240 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M versus the M Typ 240.

Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M and M Typ 240 is 89 and 74 respectively.

Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M and M Typ 240.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Leica M Typ 240 will produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography advice
Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography advice
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography highlights
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography highlights
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography details
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography details
55
decent megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
56
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Travel photography camera
63
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
weather proof
MP count good (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M
Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging information
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging information
37
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Leica M Typ 240
 Canon EOS MLeica M Typ 240
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS M Leica M Typ 240
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-07-23 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica M
Number of lenses 23 59
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lbs) 680 grams (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 84
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 13.3
DXO Low light rating 827 1860
Other
Battery life 230 images 500 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $510 $5,479