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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
Leica M Typ 240
(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
  • Announced September 2012
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica M Typ 240, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 6 months later than the M Typ 240 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades vs the M Typ 240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X-E1 M Typ 240 

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 M Typ 240 Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X-E1 M Typ 240 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013September 2012Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the M Typ 240.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and M Typ 240 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and M Typ 240.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica M Typ 240 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography advice
Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography advice
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography advice
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography information
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography information
49
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
56
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
63
weather sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography details
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography details
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Vlogging camera
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica M Typ 240
 Fujifilm X-E1Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Leica M Typ 240
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-02-28 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 1%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 680 gr (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" 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 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $5,479