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Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Leica CL
(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
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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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Leica M Typ 240

 CL M Typ 240 
ReleasedNovember 2017September 2012Newer by 64 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Leica CL

 M Typ 240 CL 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Leica CL and Leica M Typ 240

 CL M Typ 240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL Portrait photography advice
Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography advice
73
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography details
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography details
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica CL
Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/25,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL Travel photography factors
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography factors
66
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
63
environment proof
resolution is good (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography details
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography details
69
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no image stabilization
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica CL
Vlogging with Leica M Typ 240
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Leica CL vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Leica M Typ 240
 Leica CLLeica M Typ 240
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