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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100T
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
  • Released September 2012
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X100S versus Leica M Typ 240, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100S was announced 11 months later than the M Typ 240 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X100S grades versus the M Typ 240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X100S M Typ 240 
ReleasedJuly 2013September 2012More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Fujifilm X100S

 M Typ 240 Fujifilm X100S 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm X100S M Typ 240 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S features physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Leica M Typ 240 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S compared to the M Typ 240.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100S and M Typ 240 is 80 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and M Typ 240.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100S with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Leica M Typ 240 will give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100S should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography info
Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography info
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography info
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography details
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography details
45
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
56
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography highlights
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography highlights
67
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography info
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography info
63
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Vlogging camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Vlogging camera
29
very good max aperture (f2.0)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Leica M Typ 240
 Fujifilm X100SLeica M Typ 240
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100S Leica M Typ 240
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-07-29 2012-09-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 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 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% 1%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 680g (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 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 330 pictures 500 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,299 $5,479