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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Leica M9 front
Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9 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
  • Announced September 2012
Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Replacement is Leica M9-P
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Leica. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and M9 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was announced 3 years after the M9 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the M9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Leica M9

 M Typ 240 M9 
LaunchedSeptember 2012September 2009More modern by 37 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Leica M Typ 240

 M9 M Typ 240 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M9

 M Typ 240 M9 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 comes with outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Leica M9 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the M9.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and M9 is 74 and 79 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and M9.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica M Typ 240 to give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 240 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography highlights
Leica M9 Portrait photography highlights
81
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
69
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography highlights
Leica M9 Street photography highlights
67
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography advice
Leica M9 Sports photography advice
55
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
44
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Leica M9
63
weather proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
54
decent MP (18MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
Landscape photography with Leica M9
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
60
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 240
Vlogging with Leica M9
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
9
no video shooting
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M9
 Leica M Typ 240Leica M9
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model Leica M Typ 240 Leica M9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2009-09-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 6400 2500
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Leica M
Available lenses 59 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 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 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 585 grams (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 69
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 11.7
DXO Low light score 1860 884
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $5,479 $2,750