Epson R-D1 vs Leica M Typ 240
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Epson R-D1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Introduced March 2004
- Updated by Epson R-D1x
(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

Epson R-D1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Epson R-D1 and Leica M Typ 240, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

The R-D1 was announced 9 years before the M Typ 240 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R-D1 scores versus the M Typ 240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Epson R-D1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1 and Leica M Typ 240. The whole galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Leica M Typ 240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Leica M Typ 240
R-D1 | M Typ 240 |
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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Epson R-D1
M Typ 240 | R-D1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | March 2004 | Fresher by 103 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 235k | Crisper display (+685k dot) |
Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Leica M Typ 240
R-D1 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Epson R-D1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1 comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Examine the Epson R-D1 and Leica M Typ 240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the R-D1 against the M Typ 240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and M Typ 240 is 75 and 74 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and M Typ 240.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica M Typ 240 will resolve more detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Epson R-D1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications
Epson R-D1 | Leica M Typ 240 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Epson | Leica |
Model | Epson R-D1 | Leica M Typ 240 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2004-03-11 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.7mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 5952 x 3976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Leica M |
Total lenses | 59 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 235k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 1 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 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 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 620 gr (1.37 lbs) | 680 gr (1.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 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 | - | 500 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,709 | $5,479 |