Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240
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Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M & Leica M Typ 240. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Leica M Typ 240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Leica M Typ 240
M | M Typ 240 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Canon M
M Typ 240 | M |
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Common features in the Canon M and Leica M Typ 240
M | M Typ 240 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | September 2012 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon M vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications
Canon EOS M | Leica M Typ 240 | |
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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 |