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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Leica M Typ 262 front
Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs

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
Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Other Name is Typ 262
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Leica. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the M Typ 262 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The M Typ 240 was revealed 4 years earlier than the M Typ 262 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M Typ 240 scores vs the M Typ 262 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Leica M Typ 262

 M Typ 240 M Typ 262 

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Leica M Typ 240

 M Typ 262 M Typ 240 
AnnouncedNovember 2015September 2012Fresher by 38 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M Typ 262

 M Typ 240 M Typ 262 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 offers external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Leica M Typ 262 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 240 and the M Typ 262.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and M Typ 262 is 74 and 77 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and M Typ 262.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older M Typ 240 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
81
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Street photography camera
Leica M Typ 262 as a Street photography camera
67
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M Typ 262 as a Sports photography camera
55
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Leica M Typ 262
63
environment proofing
good MP (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
58
resolution is good (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography advice
Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography advice
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 240
Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M Typ 262
 Leica M Typ 240Leica M Typ 262
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model Leica M Typ 240 Leica M Typ 262
Otherwise known as - Typ 262
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2015-11-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Maestro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5952 x 3976 5952 x 3976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Leica M
Total lenses 59 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
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 modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 600g (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1860 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-SCL2
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $5,479 $5,069