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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
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
  • Introduced September 2012
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Leica M Typ 240, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 15 months later than the M Typ 240 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades vs the M Typ 240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X-A1 M Typ 240 
IntroducedNovember 2013September 2012Fresher by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 M Typ 240 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X-A1 M Typ 240 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Leica M Typ 240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the M Typ 240.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and M Typ 240 is 87 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and M Typ 240.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
82
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography info
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography info
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography features
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography features
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
56
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
63
environment proof
decent MP (24MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography highlights
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging features
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging features
31
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M Typ 240
 Fujifilm X-A1Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Leica M Typ 240
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5952 x 3976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 680 grams (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 84
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1860
Other
Battery life 350 shots 500 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $5,479