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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Launched September 2012
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica M Typ 240, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the M Typ 240 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was manufactured 3 years after the M Typ 240 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the M Typ 240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X-T2 M Typ 240 
LaunchedJuly 2016September 2012More modern by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 M Typ 240 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X-T2 M Typ 240 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 has outside dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Leica M Typ 240 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica M Typ 240 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the M Typ 240.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and M Typ 240 is 76 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and M Typ 240.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography information
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
67
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
55
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
63
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging highlights
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging highlights
33
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica M Typ 240
 Fujifilm X-T2Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Leica M Typ 240
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-07-07 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 1%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 680 grams (1.50 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 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 340 photos 500 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $1,600 $5,479