Canon A1300 vs Leica M Typ 240
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Canon A1300 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Revealed September 2012
Canon A1300 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A1300 and Leica M Typ 240, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and M Typ 240 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe A1300 was revealed 7 months before the M Typ 240 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon A1300 being a Compact camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1300 grades vs the M Typ 240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A1300 vs Leica M Typ 240 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Leica M Typ 240. The full galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Leica M Typ 240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Leica M Typ 240
A1300 | M Typ 240 |
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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Canon A1300
M Typ 240 | A1300 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | February 2012 | Newer by 7 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Leica M Typ 240
A1300 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Look at the Canon A1300 and Leica M Typ 240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A1300 compared to the M Typ 240.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and M Typ 240 is 93 and 74 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and M Typ 240.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A1300 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Leica M Typ 240 will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A1300 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Leica M Typ 240 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Leica M Typ 240 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5952 x 3976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica M |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 59 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 1 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) | 680 gr (1.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 84 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1860 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 500 images |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $119 | $5,479 |