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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
47
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-H2
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
  • Released September 2012
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the M Typ 240 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was released 5 years after the M Typ 240 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades versus the M Typ 240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X-H1 M Typ 240 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2012More modern by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 M Typ 240 Fujifilm X-H1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X-H1 M Typ 240 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 has got physical dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs the M Typ 240.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H1 and M Typ 240 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and M Typ 240.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The newer Fujifilm X-H1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography factors
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
67
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography features
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography features
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
55
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography information
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography information
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
63
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography factors
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging features
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica M Typ 240
 Fujifilm X-H1Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Leica M Typ 240
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-14 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Total lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673g (1.48 lb) 680g (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at release $1,300 $5,479