Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M Typ 240
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
- Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
(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
- Revealed September 2012

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica M Typ 240, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 18 months after the M Typ 240 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades versus the M Typ 240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2 & Leica M Typ 240. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Leica M Typ 240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Leica M Typ 240
Fujifilm X-E2 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Fujifilm X-E2
M Typ 240 | Fujifilm X-E2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica M Typ 240
Fujifilm X-E2 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (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 dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica M Typ 240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the M Typ 240.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and M Typ 240 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and M Typ 240.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica M Typ 240 will produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2 | Leica M Typ 240 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm X-E2 | Leica M Typ 240 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-03-05 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Leica M |
Total lenses | 54 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 1 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350g (0.77 lb) | 680g (1.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (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 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 | 350 images | 500 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $450 | $5,479 |