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Canon SL2 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Canon SL2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Older Model is Canon 100D
  • Successor is Canon SL3
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
  • Revealed September 2012
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Canon SL2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SL2 vs Leica M Typ 240, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the M Typ 240 (24MP) is very close but the SL2 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2 was brought out 4 years later than the M Typ 240 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL2 scores versus the M Typ 240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Leica M Typ 240

 SL2 M Typ 240 
RevealedJune 2017September 2012More recent by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Canon SL2

 M Typ 240 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Leica M Typ 240

 SL2 M Typ 240 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Canon SL2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SL2 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 compared to the M Typ 240.

Canon SL2 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and M Typ 240 is 71 and 74 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and M Typ 240.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The SL2 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern SL2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SL2 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SL2
Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Street photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography information
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography information
69
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
56
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography info
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography info
82
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
63
weather sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography factors
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SL2
Vlogging with Leica M Typ 240
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Canon SL2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Leica M Typ 240
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Leica M Typ 240
Also referred to as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-06-29 2012-09-17
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Leica M
Available lenses 326 59
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 1%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lbs) 680 gr (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 84
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 13.3
DXO Low light rating 1041 1860
Other
Battery life 650 shots 500 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $699 $5,479