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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Replaced the Leica M9
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Leica M Typ 240 versus Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Leica. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and M9-P (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was launched 16 months after the M9-P making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the M Typ 240 scores vs the M9-P in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Leica M9-P

 M Typ 240 M9-P 
RevealedSeptember 2012June 2011More modern by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Leica M Typ 240

 M9-P M Typ 240 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M9-P

 M Typ 240 M9-P 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 has got external measurements 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 M9-P has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Leica M Typ 240 versus Leica M9-P in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the M9-P.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and M9-P is 74 and 78 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and M9-P.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Leica M Typ 240 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer M Typ 240 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography advice
Leica M9-P Portrait photography advice
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography information
Leica M9-P Street photography information
67
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography factors
Leica M9-P Sports photography factors
55
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
44
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
54
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
Landscape photography with Leica M9-P
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging highlights
Leica M9-P Vlogging highlights
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
9
can't record video
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M9-P
 Leica M Typ 240Leica M9-P
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Leica M9-P
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2011-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 6400 2500
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica M
Total lenses 59 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD 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 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 600 gr (1.32 lbs)
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 All around rating 84 68
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 11.6
DXO Low light rating 1860 854
Other
Battery life 500 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $5,479 $7,995