Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240
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Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Announced November 2017
(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

Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Leica CL and Leica M Typ 240, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Leica. The image resolution of the CL (24MP) and the M Typ 240 (24MP) is fairly close but the CL (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

The CL was brought out 5 years after the M Typ 240 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CL grades versus the M Typ 240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica CL and Leica M Typ 240. The entire galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery and Leica M Typ 240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Leica M Typ 240
CL | M Typ 240 | |||
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Released | November 2017 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 64 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Leica CL
M Typ 240 | CL | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Leica CL and Leica M Typ 240
CL | M Typ 240 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica CL has got outside measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica M Typ 240 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Examine the Leica CL and Leica M Typ 240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CL versus the M Typ 240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL and M Typ 240 is 82 and 74 respectively.

Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL and M Typ 240.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The CL has the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The newer CL should have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications
Leica CL | Leica M Typ 240 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Leica |
Model | Leica CL | Leica M Typ 240 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-11-21 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Maestro II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 5952 x 3976 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Leica M |
Available lenses | 30 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 1% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/25000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 403 grams (0.89 lbs) | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 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 | 220 shots | 500 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $3,799 | $5,479 |