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Canon M100 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Canon M100 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon M10
  • Successor is Canon M200
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
  • Released September 2012
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Canon M100 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon M100 vs Leica M Typ 240, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the M Typ 240 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the M100 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The M100 was revealed 5 years later than the M Typ 240 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M100 matches up against the M Typ 240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Leica M Typ 240

 M100 M Typ 240 
ReleasedAugust 2017September 2012Fresher by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Canon M100

 M Typ 240 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Leica M Typ 240

 M100 M Typ 240 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Canon M100 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M100 against the M Typ 240.

Canon M100 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and M Typ 240 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and M Typ 240.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The M100 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The younger M100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M100
Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
74
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M100
Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
82
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M100
Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
67
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
56
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography factors
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography factors
82
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (295 shots)
63
environment proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging advice
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging advice
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Canon M100 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Leica M Typ 240
 Canon EOS M100Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS M100 Leica M Typ 240
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-08-29 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica M
Total lenses 23 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 1%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.1 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302g (0.67 lbs) 680g (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 84
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 13.3
DXO Low light rating 1272 1860
Other
Battery life 295 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $449 $5,479