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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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-Pro1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Leica M Typ 240, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was announced 2 months before the M Typ 240 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores vs the M Typ 240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 M Typ 240 
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 M Typ 240 Fujifilm X-Pro1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 M Typ 240 
RevealedJune 2012September 2012Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with outer measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Leica M Typ 240 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Leica M Typ 240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the M Typ 240.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and M Typ 240 is 80 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and M Typ 240.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica M Typ 240 will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography info
Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography information
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography information
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
67
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography features
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography features
45
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
55
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography information
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography information
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (300 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
63
weather proof
good resolution (24MP)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging advice
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging advice
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Leica M Typ 240
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Leica M Typ 240
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-06-28 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 1%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lbs) 680 gr (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 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 300 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,169 $5,479