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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M11

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M11 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2022
  • Old Model is Leica M10
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M11 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M11, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and M11 (60MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was revealed 10 years prior to the M11 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M Typ 240 scores vs the M11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Leica M11

 M Typ 240 M11 

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Leica M Typ 240

 M11 M Typ 240 
LaunchedJanuary 2022September 2012More modern by 113 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k920kSharper display (+1413k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M11

 M Typ 240 M11 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 has got external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Leica M11 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M Typ 240 against the M11.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M11 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and M11 is 74 and 76 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and M11.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica M11 to resolve more detail because of its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography info
Leica M11 Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
90
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
Street photography with Leica M11
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
screen articulates
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography advice
Leica M11 Sports photography advice
56
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (700 CIPA)
max fps low (4.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography advice
Leica M11 Travel photography advice
63
weather proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
71
better than average battery pack (700 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count fantastic (60 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography advice
Leica M11 Landscape photography advice
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging advice
Leica M11 Vlogging advice
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
9
can't record video
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M11
 Leica M Typ 240Leica M11
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model Leica M Typ 240 Leica M11
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-17 2022-01-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3976 9528 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 6400 50000
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica M
Total lenses 59 62
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 3600 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 640 grams (1.41 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 700 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II type SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $5,479 $8,995