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Canon R vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
47
Overall
59

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Launched September 2018
Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Canon R vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon R versus Leica M Typ 240, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R was unveiled 6 years later than the M Typ 240 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the R matches up versus the M Typ 240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Leica M Typ 240

 R M Typ 240 
IntroducedSeptember 2018September 2012More recent by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kCrisper screen (+1180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Canon R

 M Typ 240 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Leica M Typ 240

 R M Typ 240 
Focus manually More precise focus

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R has external measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon R versus Leica M Typ 240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the R against the M Typ 240.

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and M Typ 240 is 62 and 74 respectively.

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R and M Typ 240.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon R to provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern R provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography features
Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
great MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography details
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography details
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
67
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R
Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
55
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography features
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography features
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
great MP (30MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
63
environment sealing
good MP (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography features
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
great MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging details
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging details
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Canon R vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Leica M Typ 240
 Canon EOS RLeica M Typ 240
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R Leica M Typ 240
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-05 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 5952 x 3976
Max native ISO 40000 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5655 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica M
Available lenses 17 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 1%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 680 grams (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 84
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 13.3
DXO Low light rating 2742 1860
Other
Battery life 370 photos 500 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $2,299 $5,479