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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T Type 701

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Leica T Typ 701 front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T Type 701 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2012
Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2014
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T Type 701 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T Type 701, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Leica. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and T Type 701 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and T Type 701 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 19 months before the T Type 701 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the M Typ 240 scores vs the T Type 701 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Leica T Type 701

 M Typ 240 T Type 701 

Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Leica M Typ 240

 T Type 701 M Typ 240 
IntroducedApril 2014September 2012More modern by 19 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k920kCrisper display (+380k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Leica T Type 701

 M Typ 240 T Type 701 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Leica T Type 701 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T Type 701 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 240 versus the T Type 701.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T  Type 701 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and T Type 701 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T  Type 701 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and T Type 701.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will give you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T  Type 701 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T  Type 701 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography information
Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography information
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography highlights
Leica T Type 701 Street photography highlights
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography information
Leica T Type 701 Sports photography information
56
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography features
Leica T Type 701 Travel photography features
63
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography highlights
Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography highlights
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging details
Leica T Type 701 Vlogging details
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
32
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Leica T Type 701
 Leica M Typ 240Leica T Typ 701
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Leica T Typ 701
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2014-04-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 4944 x 3278
Max native ISO 6400 12500
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 59 4
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,300 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 1% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 384 grams (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 75
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.7
DXO Low light rating 1860 1082
Other
Battery life 500 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $5,479 $1,603