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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
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 M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 240, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was brought out about the same time to the M Typ 240 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M-E Typ 220 scores against the M Typ 240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Leica M Typ 240

 M-E Typ 220 M Typ 240 

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 M Typ 240 M-E Typ 220 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M Typ 240

 M-E Typ 220 M Typ 240 
ReleasedSeptember 2012September 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has got exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the M Typ 240.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and M Typ 240 is 79 and 74 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and M Typ 240.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Leica M Typ 240 to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography information
Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
81
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography features
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography features
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography information
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography information
46
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
63
environment proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging advice
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M Typ 240
 Leica M-E Typ 220Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Leica M Typ 240
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5212 x 3472 5952 x 3976
Max native ISO 2500 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Leica M
Number of lenses 59 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585 grams (1.29 lb) 680 grams (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 84
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 13.3
DXO Low light score 787 1860
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $5,479