Canon S95 vs Leica M Typ 240

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon S95 and Leica M Typ 240, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and M Typ 240 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was launched 22 months prior to the M Typ 240 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S95 matches up vs the M Typ 240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 & Leica M Typ 240. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Leica M Typ 240 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S95 against the M Typ 240.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and M Typ 240 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and M Typ 240.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S95 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica M Typ 240 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.