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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A7
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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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Leica M Typ 240, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the M Typ 240 (24MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 5 years after the M Typ 240 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the M Typ 240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X-A5 M Typ 240 
RevealedJanuary 2018September 2012More modern by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M Typ 240 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X-A5 M Typ 240 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Leica M Typ 240 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Leica M Typ 240 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the M Typ 240.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and M Typ 240 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and M Typ 240.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography factors
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography factors
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography info
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography info
72
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (450 shots)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
56
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography information
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography information
88
great battery pack (450 shots)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
63
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging details
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging details
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M Typ 240
 Fujifilm X-A5Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Leica M Typ 240
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-31 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lb) 680 gr (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 450 images 500 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $5,479