Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 & Leica M9-P. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Leica M9-P Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Leica M9-P
M Typ 240 | M9-P | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | June 2011 | More modern by 16 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Leica M Typ 240
M9-P | M Typ 240 |
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Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica M9-P
M Typ 240 | M9-P | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica M9-P Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Leica M9-P | |
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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 |