Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica SL2

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and SL2 (47MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was launched 8 years prior to the SL2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M Typ 240 grades versus the SL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2 has proportions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 240 versus the SL2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and SL2 is 74 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and SL2.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica SL2 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.