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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica Q-P

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Leica Q-P front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
57
Overall
67

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica Q-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
  • Announced September 2012
Leica Q-P
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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.

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

 M Typ 240 Q-P 

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

 Q-P M Typ 240 
LaunchedNovember 2018September 2012More modern by 74 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 M Typ 240 Q-P 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica Q-P size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica Q-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography details
Leica Q-P Portrait photography details
81
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
84
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography info
Leica Q-P Street photography info
67
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (640 grams)
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography highlights
Leica Q-P Sports photography highlights
55
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
62
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Travel photography camera
Leica Q-P as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition in class (640 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography features
Leica Q-P Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
65
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q-P as a Vlogging camera
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
30
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (640 grams)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica Q-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Leica Q-P
 Leica M Typ 240Leica Q-P
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