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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
74 Imaging
70 Features
47 Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
79

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica SL2-S 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 SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released December 2020
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Lets look closer at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Leica. The image resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 9 years prior to the SL2-S and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the M Typ 240 matches up against the SL2-S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 M Typ 240 SL2-S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Leica M Typ 240

		

		

			
 SL2-S M Typ 240 
ReleasedDecember 2020September 2012More recent by 100 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kSharper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 M Typ 240 SL2-S 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 240 and the SL2-S.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and SL2-S is 74 and 55 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and SL2-S.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you should always consider the age  of the products into consideration. The older M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography factors
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography factors
82
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
86
 focusing manually
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Leica M Typ 240 as a Street photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
68
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 weather proofing
 great ISO range (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography factors
Leica SL2-S Sports photography factors
56
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 environment proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (510 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography factors
Leica SL2-S Travel photography factors
63
 environment proofing
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 lack of Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
65
 better than average battery (510 shots)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
74
 manual focus
 change lenses (Leica M mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse function
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 no low pass filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (510 shots)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging information
Leica SL2-S Vlogging information
26
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of external microphone support
32
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic support
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Leica SL2-S
 Leica M Typ 240Leica SL2-S
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Leica SL2-S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2020-12-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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 50000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica L
Available lenses 59 36
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 1% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1800 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 931g (2.05 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
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 photographs 510 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots One 2
Cost at launch $5,479 $4,895