Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica Q-P
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica Q-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
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
- 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
- Launched November 2018

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica Q-P Overview
Following is a extended review of the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica Q-P, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Leica. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the Q-P (24MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

The M Typ 240 was introduced 7 years earlier than the Q-P which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the Q-P in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica Q-P Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 240 and Leica Q-P. The whole galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Leica Q-P Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Leica Q-P
M Typ 240 | Q-P |
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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Leica M Typ 240
Q-P | M Typ 240 | |||
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Launched | November 2018 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 74 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica Q-P
M Typ 240 | Q-P | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica Q-P Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 features physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Leica Q-P has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).
Check the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica Q-P in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the Q-P.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and Q-P is 74 and 63 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica Q-P Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and Q-P.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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


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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica Q-P Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Leica Q-P | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Leica |
Model type | Leica M Typ 240 | Leica Q-P |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2018-11-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Maestro II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.7-16 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 17cm |
Available lenses | 59 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 1% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (1.50 lb) | 640 grams (1.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 84 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1860 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP-DC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $5,479 | $3,995 |